Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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403. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if serious concerns raised by the mother of a child (details supplied) are being thoroughly investigated and addressed, with particular reference to ensuring open dialogue and communication between the mother and Tusla; the action being taken to address these concerns as quick as possible, with particular reference to the paramount safety and welfare of the child concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23728/24]

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 Minister is not permitted to intervene in individual cases as there is an obligation by law that Tusla, is independent in its work.

The Department has forwarded on the details to Tusla and requested a response be provided directly to the Deputy's office.