Friday, November 27th, 2009
Calls for amendment to be made to statute of limitations.
The Murphy Commission Report published yesterday into child sexual abuse details the aggressive and confrontational approach taken by church authorities to allegations of clerical sexual abuse and the extent to which known abuse was covered up. Continue reading »
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009
There is a staggering hypocrisy in the remarks made by Ministers Ahern and Andrews on the publication today of the report of the Commission of Investigation into Clerical Sexual Abuse. Continue reading »
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Following this morning’s incident where a roof was blown off an apartment block in Carrickmines, Co Dublin Continue reading »
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Speaking today following the launch of the International Social Service (ISS) “Adoption from Vietnam” report Fine Gael Spokesperson on Children, Alan Shatter TD said “this report details substantial and serious inadequacies in Vietnams adoption services which are a major cause of concern” Continue reading »
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
587. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Education and Science the religious congregations and organisations which have to date issued details to him of the additional sum they are willing to contribute to a fund for the benefit of victims of physical and sexual abuse in religious institutions; the specific funds offered; and when he will publish a financial profile of religious congregations and organisations that has been furnished to him by the body appointed to deal with this matter. [43211/09] Continue reading »
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
233. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children the person in the Health Service Executive with overall responsibility for child care issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42740/09] Continue reading »
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
232. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children the private agencies contracted by the Health Service Executive to provide child care services to the HSE; the services they provide; the money awarded to each of these services each year for the past ten years; the number of children cared for per year during this time; the registered name of each company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42739/09] Continue reading »
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
231. Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of internal reports carried out on residential establishments in relation to allegations of child abuse by the Health Service Executive or health boards over the past 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42738/09]
Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Barry Andrews): As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Speaking today (Monday), Fine Gael Children’s Spokesman Alan Shatter TD noted that six months have passed since the publication of the Ryan Commission Report.
“Legislation is urgently needed Continue reading »
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Calls for publication of report and explanation from Minister for Justice
The report of the Commission Investigating Clerical Child Abuse in the Archdiocese of Dublin, now that it has been cleared by the High Court, should be published without further delay Continue reading »
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