Child Abuse

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022

Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Ceisteanna (272)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

272. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if any consideration is being given at Government level to seizure of archival material held by a Religious Order (details supplied) in respect of ongoing investigations into allegations of child sexual abuse. [60799/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

I have recently written to the Spiritan Order to remind the congregation of the importance of ensuring that all records relating to allegations of child sexual abuse are retained by the congregation. Consideration of any further steps which may be required is ongoing.