Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 September 2026
1028. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of any contracts in place between her Department and agencies under her remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64858/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Children, Disability and Equality does not have any contracts in place with the named company.
With respect to bodies under the aegis of the Department, the following bodies do not have contracts in place with the company referred to in your question.
• Adoption Authority of Ireland
• National Disability Authority
• Oberstown Children’s Detention Campus
• Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam
• Tusla, the Child and Family Agency
I have requested that the Ombudsman for Children’s Office reply directly to you on this matter.
Additionally, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is an independent public body that accounts to the Oireachtas, with a mandate established under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 (IHREC Act 2014). They will also respond to you directly
