The national disability equality specialist support agency, DESSA, is being forced to close its core services due to the sudden announcement by Tusla that it will no longer fund DESSA to deliver essential front-line services and supports to the families of disabled children nationwide. This is a disgraceful cut which will have a dramatic negative effect on these people. DESSA is calling for a meeting with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, to discuss the immediate reversal of this decision.

The matter does not arise on the Order of Business.

It arises under the child care (amendment) Bill.

Has the Tánaiste a reply on that issue?

I suggest a detailed question such as that is a matter for the line Minister in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

You are the Tánaiste.

In relation to the budget of Tusla which is charged with protecting the welfare, safety and positive development of children, if the Deputy wants to ask detailed questions he should put them to the Minister who is in charge of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.