Kathleen Lynch
Question:33 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Health the average period of time, in each health board area, elapsing between the reporting and the investigation of suspected child abuse cases; if his attention has been drawn to the severe stress which any undue delay imposes on all concerned; the steps, if any, he intends to take to speed up investigations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20457/96]