Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

So too is it an offence for a step-parent or guardian. The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste outlined that during the week when a list was provided of all the other sexual offences that exist. This matter should be considered.

During the debate the Minister interjected that there was some communication or consideration from the Director of Public Prosecutions in regard to section 5. He did not go so far as to state it was included on the say so of the DPP. Will he clarify if that was the case?

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