Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
218. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with any survivors of school child sex abuse in his capacity as Minister; if not, his plans to do so; and if any such requests were made to his office. [31846/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince my appointment as Minister for Education and Skills I have received a number of requests for meetings with individuals, groups or organisations to discuss issues relating to the abuse of children in various educational settings and related matters. For the Deputy's information in early November I will, at their request, be meeting members of a group that represents persons who were abused in residential institutions.
As I explained to the Deputy in an earlier response, officials of my Department meet, as required, with individual former residents of industrial schools, with persons who may have been abused in school settings and with groups representing former residents.
