Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I can assure the Deputy that all necessary steps required to deal with this issue will be taken. This Fine Gael-Labour Party Government is the first one to establish a dedicated Department of Children and Youth Affairs under the management and control of the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, has probably introduced more reforms in the area of justice in less than two years than any of his predecessors. He has been extremely fearless in confronting interests which perhaps hid behind certain allegations or certain assertions. He will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure Ireland is fully compliant with its international obligations in this regard.

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