Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 May 2024
239. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children who have gone missing while under State care in 2023; the procedures that are been followed to investigate these disappearances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24489/24]
View answerStatutory 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.
