Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 15 Oct 1996

Vol. 470 No. 1

Written Answers. - Paedophile Ring Activities.

Liz O'Donnell

Ceist:

262 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice whether she or her Department have been made aware of the activities of a paedophile ring in the Dublin area; whether there is a Garda investigation into the operations of such a paedophile ring; whether any prosecutions have been taken or are envisaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18625/96]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that investigations are ongoing in relation to allegations contained in an article which appeared in the Irish Independent on 10 September 1996. I assume that this is the case that the Deputy is referring to.