Asylum Seekers
Dail Éireann — 2022-11-17
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Roderic O'Gorman (GP), Dublin West

There have been assaults in international protection centres and when there is an assault, my Department would be notified. Obviously, it is initially a matter for the Garda. If someone under the age of 18 is involved, either as a victim or a perpetrator, then Tusla would be involved as well.
In terms of the question about child protection, again, it is my understanding that child protection training is part of the necessary processes that are undertaken. Certainly, centre managers would require child protection training in terms of the level of engagement they have with families. Again, I am on my feet in the House now but I can come back to the Deputy with the detail in terms of an assurance on Garda vetting and with clarity in terms of which members of staff receive the child protection training.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-17