Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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550. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of women and children referred to the parent and infant unit in Bessborough for residential support and assessment in each of the past five years. [30690/23]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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As this relates to Tusla operational matters, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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551. 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. [30691/23]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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Statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.