Written answers

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Residential Institutions

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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461. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of women and children who have been referred to the parent and infant unit in Bessborough for residential support and assessment in each of the past five years. [5084/21]

Photo of Roderic O'GormanRoderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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462. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of units for residential support and assessment for parents operational nationwide; the location of each facility; and if Tusla refers women and-or children to Northern Ireland or overseas for parental assessment or support. [5085/21]

Photo of Roderic O'GormanRoderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

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