John McGuinness
Ceist:175 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of reports submitted to his Department from the South Eastern Health Board dealing with child sex abuse in the region; the current status of these reports; if they are being examined by any expert body or panel; if the reports will be made public; if it is considered that the contents of the reports can be of help to any individual or group taking legal action at present; if so if these individuals or groups will be advised of the content of the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12573/01]