Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

Then there would be the issue of whether the child wanted the abuse reported. If the child wanted the abuse to be reported, the child could report it and would not need to tell the priest. We can go round in circles. This legislation is as robust as it can be. I have no doubt that it may be tested in the courts. It provides a robust criminal law to try to ensure crucial information is furnished to the Garda Síochána by those who have such information.