European Court of Human Rights Judgments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2015

Thursday, 18 June 2015

Ceisteanna (239)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

239. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will report to Dáil Éireann on the review by the State Claims Agency of cases brought on foot of a judgment (details supplied) in the European Court of Human Rights by persons who were sexually abused by their teachers; and if the State Claims Agency has provided its recommendations on settlement offers in the cases involving persons who have not progressed in their claims. [24354/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The position in relation to those cases that were not progressed for a number of reasons, including those which might have been discontinued after receiving letters from the State Claims Agency is that I asked the Agency to undertake a review to clarify the exact position as to whether the cases had been formally discontinued or not. The Agency has completed its review and my Department sought some clarification from the Agency. I expect to be in a position to report to Government on this matter shortly at which time the Government will consider whether any measures will be taken in relation to these cases.