Departmental Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2016

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Ceisteanna (60)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

60. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recent reports of allegations of sex abuse in Waterford being known well before arrests were made; if her Department will examine the complaints; if she will discuss the complaints with the Garda Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27956/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

I can advise the Deputy that I have very recently received correspondence expressing concerns in relation to the case referred to by him and have, in the first instance, sought the views of the Garda Commissioner on the issues raised, following receipt of which I will be in a position to consider this matter further.