Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
432. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the allegations outlined in correspondence (details supplied) is truthful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53815/13]
View answer439. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his Department have received complaints about the way allegations of sexual abuse were dealt with by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the way he or his Department responded to these complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54047/13]
View answer440. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his Department has received a copy of a book (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54048/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 432, 439 and 440 together.
I can confirm that I have received correspondence in relation to the matters referred to by the deputy, including a copy of the book referred to. As the correspondence contains allegations of criminal actions I have referred the correspondence, and the book, to the Garda Commissioner for appropriate attention.
The Deputy will appreciate that the investigation of any criminal act is a matter for An Garda Síochána and I do not have a role in the conduct of any such investigations. In the circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on these matters.
