DHSSPS, Do Not Hold Records of Child Abuse in N.Ireland

When asked to produce the figures of child abuse in N.Ireland, the DHSSPS have responded that they do not hold said information.

The question and response can be viewed here - link

The Department has three main business responsibilities:

1. Health and Social Care (HSC), which includes policy and legislation for hospitals, family practitioner services and community health and personal social services;
2. Public Health, which covers policy, legislation and administrative action to promote and protect the health and well-being of the population; and
3. Public Safety, which covers policy and legislation for fire and rescue services.