Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason child welfare services were not contacted in the case of illegal drugs seizures at an address (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25336/17]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason child welfare services were not contacted in the case of domestic disturbances and alcohol abuse at an address (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25337/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together.

The Deputy will appreciate that criminal investigations are properly dealt with by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in relation to the conduct of particular Garda investigations. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, I sought a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is aware of the issues referred to by the Deputy and that appropriate liaison arrangements with TUSLA are activated in any cases where child protection concerns arise. However, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment in detail on individual cases.