Gerry Adams
Ceist:733 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will hold a public inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse of patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth. [36260/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 19 July 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
In 2011, I indicated that the issues raised by the case of allegations of sexual abuse of patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, would be the subject of an inquiry by an Oireachtas Committee. This was dependent on the powers that had been proposed under the 30th Amendment of the Constitution. As I cannot proceed as proposed, I am now considering how best to deal with the issues involved. I have to taken into account the fact that Garda investigations are continuing with investigation files having been submitted to the DPP and I understand that there are civil cases pending. It would be wrong to initiate any other inquiry that might impede these investigations and possible cases. However, I remain determined to reach a fair and satisfactory outcome which will help to five closure to the victims concerned.