Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2011
108 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the criminal justice (withholding of information on crimes against children and vulnerable adults) Bill will be published; if priests and journalists will be explicitly mentioned in the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30284/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe text of the criminal justice (withholding of information on crimes against children and vulnerable adults) Bill has not been finalised and discussions with the Attorney General on the matter are on going. However there are no plans to include any specific references to priests or journalists in the Bill. Work is proceeding with a view to publication of the Bill before the end of this session.
