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Tuesday, 23 June 2026

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Malcolm Byrne

Question:

595. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of social workers employed by the State who have some knowledge of Lámh or of Irish sign language. [46866/26]

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

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.

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