Bernard J. Durkan
Question:115 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the current position in relation to the swimming coach child sexual abuse case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11550/98]
Written Answers. - Child Abuse in Swimming.
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:116 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation whether, in view of the trauma caused by the swimming coach child sexual abuse case, the extent to which the issue has been investigated; the further action, if any, this investigation is likely to lead to, the further charges, if any, which are likely to be pressed arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11551/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 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 to prevent 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.
The Deputy will appreciate that it is neither possible nor appropriate to anticipate the outcome of the report or to suggest what further action might follow from it.