Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy stated, St. John Ambulance commissioned Dr. Shannon to conduct a review of historical allegations of abuse within the organisation. I understand the findings have been presented to the board of the organisation. It is the Government's expectation that St. John Ambulance will publish the report thereafter. It has been reported in the media that it is expected that the report will be published early next year, after a legal, insurance and data protection review has been carried out. Tusla is responsible for assessing any current risk to children arising from historical allegations of abuse. Tusla has liaised with St. John Ambulance regarding the progress of the review in order to improve safeguarding process within the organisation. St. John Ambulance's safeguarding statement, revised under advice from Tusla, has been deemed compliant by the child safeguarding statement compliance unit. Officials from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are in regular contact with Tusla on this issue to monitor progress of the review.

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