Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 March 2022
147. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action being taken to reduce the waiting time for cases being dealt with by social workers at Tusla relative to those seeking information on their details of birth; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons are being informed that the wait time could be two years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15290/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the subject matter of the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter for Tusla, Child and Family Agency, I have referred the matter to them for a direct reply.
I would like to inform the Deputy that upon enactment, the provisions of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 will greatly improve waiting times for information and tracing services. The Bill was published in January 2022 and completed committee stage earlier this month. In anticipation of enactment of the legislation, Tusla Child and Family Agency is currently recruiting for a number of posts to ensure a swift and efficient service will be provided.
