Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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1123. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied with the management of the allegations outlined in an article (details supplied). [5102/20]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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Thank you for asking this very important question about the standard of care provided to a child in foster care. The trauma and neglect detailed in the article by the woman concerned, about her care as a child, is most distressing.

I am reassured that upon new information coming to light the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has begun a new probe. I await the outcome.

I have been reassured by HIQA recent findings in relation to national standards for foster care that services have improved in recent times, however, there can never be complacency when it comes to the care and safety of a child. It is for this reason that the final findings from the Tusla review, currently underway, into this case will be considered carefully to identify areas for improvement.