Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 10 Nov 1998

Vol. 496 No. 3

Written Answers. - Child Abuse.

Liz McManus

Ceist:

293 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of child sex abuse cases being investigated by each health board; the number of investigations completed in each of the years from 1995 to date in 1998; the number of files opened in excess of three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22828/98]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Fahey)

The information sought is being collected from the health boards and when it is compiled, I will communicate with the Deputy.