Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 402: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases in which a complaint has been made to the Garda Síochána in which a false report of child abuse has been made, contrary to section 5 of the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 or contrary to cognate legislation; the number of cases in which files have been forwarded to the DPP; the number of cases in which prosecutions have been initiated and the outcome; his views on whether the section provides adequate protection for persons against whom false reports may be made or is otherwise in need of updating or revision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38954/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact her about this matter when it becomes available.