Joe Costello
Question:70 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will refer the legal covenant, agreed between the Minister for Education and Science and 21 religious congregations on 5 June 2002 regarding the provision by the State of indemnity to the congregations in respect of compensation claims taken by former residents of institutions in respect of abuse, to the Attorney General for examination as to its legal integrity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2899/03]