Question
68.
Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances of adult disclosure cases in which relevant third parties (details supplied) should be notified; the definition of third parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8839/17]
69.
Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the mechanisms for appealing an allegation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8840/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I propose to take Questions Nos. 68 and 69 together.
I understand that the details supplied with this question refer to guidelines contained in a Tusla document entitled - Policy & Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect, dating from September 2014. While An Garda Síochána has a role in relation to certain aspects of these procedures, the policy responsibility in this area rests with my colleague the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and accordingly these questions would be more appropriately directed to Minister Zappone.