Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 675: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received representations from a person (details supplied) in respect of an allegation of child sexual abuse that was allegedly reported but not investigated by the Garda; if his Department has taken action on foot of these representations; the position on these representations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14741/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I can inform the Deputy that I did receive representations from the person named. On foot of these representations, I sought a report on the matter from the Garda authorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 4 August 2005, a complaint was made to them concerning an allegation of child abuse that allegedly occurred between 1964 and 1969. The allegation is being investigated but the investigation is slow due to the length of time since the events complained of allegedly took place. In addition, the Garda Síochána has had difficulty making contact with the complainant. The Garda investigation is ongoing.