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38 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when he expects to receive the final report of the investigation being undertaken by Dr. Roderick Murphy, SC, into allegations of sexual abuse of young swimmers; if it is intended that the report will be published in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11243/98]
42 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when he will publish the results of the Murphy inquiry into abuse in swimming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11296/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 42 together.
I have not yet received the report of the Murphy inquiry into matters relating to child sexual abuse in swimming. An interim injunction has been obtained, the effect of which is preventing Dr. Murphy temporarily from finalising his report. Dr. Murphy is seeking to have the injunction set aside as soon as possible and must await the outcome of these proceedings before he can finalise his report.
In relation to the publication of the report, I reiterate what I stated in the House that when I have received Dr. Murphy's final report and given it initial consideration, I intend to make its findings public. However, a decision on publication of the full contents of his report cannot be made until it is received, and all the implications of publication have been considered.
