502. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for establishing a new Guardian ad Litem National Service, given that the current system provides independent representation for children without waiting lists; the way she will ensure the independence of Guardians ad Litem where both Tusla and the new service will be accountable to the same Department and Minister; whether she will reconsider the design of the service to ensure it remains child-centred, informed by the expertise of practising Guardians ad Litem, and consistent with Ireland’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5392/26]

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502. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for establishing a new Guardian ad Litem National Service, given that the current system provides independent representation for children without waiting lists; the way she will ensure the independence of Guardians ad Litem where both Tusla and the new service will be accountable to the same Department and Minister; whether she will reconsider the design of the service to ensure it remains child-centred, informed by the expertise of practising Guardians ad Litem, and consistent with Ireland’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5392/26]

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