Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2006
260 Ms O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken to protect children in view of reports that a convicted paedophile (details supplied) is living here having been deported from the US on completion of their sentence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33280/06]
View answerI am informed that the person referred to has complied with the obligations placed on him under the provisions of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001. I am further informed that the Garda authorities are aware of the current whereabouts of the person referred to and are continuing to monitor the situation. Any breach of the criminal law, or threat thereof, will be investigated by the Garda authorities and appropriate measures taken.
