Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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Tusla, the Child and Family Agency provides funding and coordination supports to some 59 organisations that deliver a range of services to clients referred to by the Deputy throughout the country.

In 2018, as part of the planning processes to develop services for this particular client group, Tusla began the process of reviewing the provision of specific units in the Dublin region. The findings of this review will inform future decision making with regard to the funding. It will also inform Tusla's project to review the availability of specific units nationally, which will be completed by end 2019.

Currently, there are challenges for Tusla in ensuring that the right number of specific units are in the right place for those who need them. Tusla will continue to work with service providers to plan for additional units where they are needed.

I have requested Tusla to respond directly to the Deputy regarding the provision of specific units in North and East Cork.