Ken O'Flynn
Ceist:1650. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed the impact of review delays on child protection learning and service improvement. [43235/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 9 June 2026
Ceisteanna (1650)
Freagraí scríofa
Statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, under Section 8(11) of the Child and Family Agency Act 2013.
The Department is responsible for the governance and oversight of Tusla. It does this through a range of mechanisms, including the Tusla Performance Framework, annual Performance Statements, the Oversight Agreement with Tusla and ongoing engagement with the Agency.
The Oversight Agreement sets out the respective roles and responsibilities of the Department and Tusla, including arrangements in relation to governance, reporting, performance monitoring and accountability at an organisational level. Within this context, issues relating to the overall operation and risks within child protection and welfare services, may form part of high-level discussions.
Senior Officials in the Department meet regularly with Tusla to discuss operational matters across Tusla services and implementation of Departmental policy regarding child protection, safeguarding and welfare matters. I also meet regularly with the Tulsa CEO to discuss policy, operations and service delivery by Tusla across the country. Any issues relation to delays on service improvement are flagged, reviewed and discussed as appropriate.