Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 324: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the Commission of Inquiry which was set up by the Western Health Board in April 1999 to enquire into allegations of abuse (details supplied); the reason this Commission of Inquiry has not presented a report to the Health Service Executive; the personnel seconded from the then Western Health Board to act on this inquiry; if the inquiry team was engaged full-time on this inquiry; the cost of the inquiry to date; when is a report expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39059/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am advised that an inquiry into allegations of abuse by former residents of the Brothers of Charity Services in the former Western Health Board area was commenced in April 1999 by that Health Board. I understand from the Health Service Executive that in September, 2005 it commenced a review of the inquiry process with a view to ensuring that the process will be completed at the earliest possible date. This review is ongoing at the present time.

I am concerned about the length of time which has elapsed since the initial inquiry commenced and I have asked the Health Service Executive to make the necessary arrangements to ensure that it is completed as a matter of urgency and to indicate their proposals on the matter.