Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
639. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the specific information, metrics and performance indicators reported by Tusla to her Department regarding permanency planning for children in care; the frequency of such reporting; and if she will provide a copy of the most recent report received. [47798/26]
View answer640. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla or her Department maintains national data on the length of time children spend awaiting permanency decisions; if so, the figures for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47799/26]
View answer641. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any national targets, benchmarks or expected timelines exist for permanency planning decisions involving children in care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47800/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 639, 640 and 641 together.
I would like to thank the Deputy for this question regarding permanency and stability for children in the care of the State.
Tusla has developed a policy and operational document relating to permanency planning for children in care, the Pathways to Permanency Handbook. This document supports social work practitioners and decision makers in their aim to ensure stable and safe care placements for children.
Detailed information in relation to permanency and placements for children in care is available through Tusla’s annual Review of Adequacy report, available on the Tusla website: www.tusla.ie/publications/review-of-adequacy-reports/. Tusla also publishes data through its Data Hub, available online at: https://data.tusla.ie/.
