asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to a report in a newspaper (details supplied) of a meeting of Dungarvan Urban Council, County Waterford alleging involvement in prostitution and drug-trafficking by young boys and girls from the town; whether the Garda have investigated the matter; whether there is any substance in the allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Alleged Offences.
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The matter mentioned in the press report referred to in the question, in so far as they relate to alleged offences in this jurisdiction, have been investigated by the Garda. The Garda authorities inform me that they are satisfied that there is no substance to these allegations.