Liz O'Donnell
Question:180 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice whether proceedings have issued against the State arising out of allegations that the probation service had failed to report complaints of sexual abuse of a child in a State institution; if so, when these proceedings were issued; whether they are being defended by the State; the action, if any, which has been taken in relation to this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17652/96]