Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2026
235. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the date on which the last organisational capability review was carried out in respect of Tusla; if she will provide a schedule recommendations arising from the review; the number implemented to date; and the independent body that carried out the organisational capability review. [38101/26]
View answerOrganisational capability reviews are an important tool for Government. You may be aware that, since their inception, 9 Organisational Reviews have been conducted, primarily on Government Departments. A Capability Review Team based in the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform initiate theses reviews.
In developing its Integrated Reform Programme, Tusla conducted a review of its structures and operations. These processes helped it to steer an ambitious reform program with an aim to:
• provide more integrated high-quality services, promoting better outcomes for children & young people
• better connect children and families in their communities
• improve staff experience
I should also take this opportunity to highlight that Tusla's service provision is already subject to significant external scrutiny by regulatory authorities including the Ombudsman, the Ombudsman for Children, the Comptroller and Auditor General, the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) as well as the National Review Panel.
As a publicly funded body, Tusla’s performance, spending and reform progress are monitored by The Department of Children, Disability and Equality and this process informs regular engagement with the Tusla Board.
This Department keeps the governance and funding of Tusla under ongoing review. While the option of a Periodic Critical Review (PCR) may be considered in the future, currently there are no plans to conduct a PCR of Tusla.
