Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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340. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the review into private family care arrangements in the foster care system. [5685/22]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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Although there is no formal definition of the term ‘private family arrangements’, there are a number of circumstances in which Tusla may be involved in a child and their family, outside of the formal care system, including in the context of family support or safety planning.

The Deputy has inquired about the status of the review into private family care arrangements in the foster care system. While no formal review is currently underway, these arrangements and engagement by Tusla with children and families in care and in the community will be addressed in the context of the ongoing review of the Child Care Act 1991 and the drafting of the General Scheme of a Child Care (Amendment) Bill.