Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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827. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports of children at risk received in each of the past twelve months to date; the extent to which it was possible to deploy the necessary assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22664/20]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Deputy refers to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla and instructed that a direct reply issue to the Deputy in due course.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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828. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which, notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis, a rapid response is available for children at risk or in distress with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and seamless programme to address the issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/20]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Deputy refers to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla and instructed that a direct reply issue to the Deputy in due course.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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829. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate counselling, support and rescue services remain available through his Department to meet the requirements of at-risk children notwithstanding the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/20]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Deputy refers to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla and instructed that a direct reply issue to the Deputy in due course.