Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 October 2003

Order of Business: Motion. - Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements.

 

I will conclude by reiterating my absolute request and demand that we remove responsibility for this matter from the Department of Education and Science in the interests of fair play for those who have suffered for so long. The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, has failed miserably to be constructive in any way during his term of office in the face of the problems that have arisen in this instance. The Department of the Taoiseach should be asked to deal with this matter in an independent manner. This is important so that we can ensure that those who have suffered so much can have the opportunity of telling their stories at least. I hope such people will be heeded and not impeded.

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