Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016
238. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the State intends to pursue the matter of costs against the plaintiffs involved in the recent High Court case where judgment was delivered on 26 May 2016 relating to the issue of sex abuse in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20633/16]
View answer241. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the recent decision of a person (details supplied) on 26 May 2016 in respect of litigation taken relating to school child sex abuse; if he is taking all appropriate action to ensure that victims of school child sex abuse are being compensated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20636/16]
View answer242. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the recent judgment of a person (details supplied) on 26 May 2016 in respect of litigation taken relating to school child sex abuse contradicts the Government's updated action plan submitted to the Council of Europe on 1 February 2016, which states that cases can proceed before the domestic courts if a person is not satisfied with the ex gratia payment offer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20637/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 238, 241 and 242 together.
In relation to Judge Barrett's Judgement, these claims are still on-going and before the Court. The Deputy will appreciate I cannot comment on individual cases before the courts.
