Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised the very important and sensitive issue of the Sisters of Mercy and Lenaboy Castle. The points he raised certainly need to be investigated if they have not been. I am not familiar with the issue he raised because it is a matter in Galway, but if there is a possibility that children are buried there it needs to be investigated thoroughly and properly by Galway County Council and the relevant authority. It is a matter predominantly for the local authority, but the Minister, Deputy Zappone, will be in the House next week and we can have that discussion. The Senator can raise it with her as part of his contribution. It is an important and a sensitive issue which needs to be examined but I am not familiar with the case.