Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026
458. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether emergency child removal decisions under sections 12 and 13 of the Child Care Act 1991 are explicitly identified within Tusla’s corporate risk register as a governance or systemic risk category; whether the Tusla board reports trend analysis on such removals to her Department; and if she will outline the reporting mechanism involved [15823/26]
View answerAs this question referencing Tusla's corporate risk register relates to operational information held by Tusla, it has been referred to the Agency to reply directly to the Deputy.
Under the terms of its Oversight Agreement with the Department, Tusla is required to share information with the Department of any significant risks including reputational risks, in a timely manner. I can advise that, while Tusla's management of children subject to Section 13 care orders is the subject of regular engagement with the Department, trend analysis is not sought or provided on a recurring basis.
Subsequent to the enactment of the Child Care Act amendments the Department will seek regular reporting in this space from Tusla so that it may monitor and review the legislative impact on practice.
