Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

Earlier this week, an independent report was published with stark findings regarding the actions of six public authorities, which failed to act when information first came into the public domain about an individual who had been sentenced for serious sexual assault. In light of the recommendations in the report, does the Government have plans to put existing child care protection policy on a statutory basis? Will the House have an opportunity to debate the matter over the next few weeks?

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