David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I have tried to get some information about the fact that the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Additional Functions Order 2001) was struck down by the courts. I was given to understand that the Child Abuse Amendment Bill 2005 would deal with this but I am now told that it will not. What is the Government's response? Legislation has been promised. When will it be seen and what is the Government going to do about it? This affects many people with babies who——

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