Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2023
434. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he can request that the report into historical abuse allegations at an organisation (details supplied), recently completed, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3018/23]
View answerI can confirm that I wrote to St John Ambulance to encourage publication of Dr Shannon’s report in December of 2022. In reply the St John Ambulance commissioner noted that survivors are understandably eager to review the findings of the report and reiterated that the Board is committed to publishing the report once a legal review is complete.
I understand the frustration of survivors who await the publication of the report. While I do not have a role in the governance of St John Ambulance, as Minister with responsibility for Tusla I have urged that St John Ambulance engage with Tusla to review current safeguarding practice and any further recommendations to improve safeguarding within the organisation.
It is my expectation that St John Ambulance will ensure publication of the Review Report in full and as soon as possible.
