Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the dates of correspondence between his Department and An Garda Síochána in 1996 and his Department and the Department of Education and Science in 1996 relating to the investigation of concerns regarding possible abuse of children in a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if he will confirm that all correspondence between his Department and the Garda relating to Finglas has been provided to the child abuse commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14544/07]

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the dates of all correspondence in 1996 between An Garda Síochána and the Department of Education and Science relating to the investigation of concerns regarding possible abuse in a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14545/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 149 together.

There is currently no indication that there was correspondence between my Department and An Garda Síochána and the Department of Education and Science in 1996 concerning the investigation referred to. However, I have asked for the matter to be investigated in my Department, and I will be in contact with the Deputy when the investigation has been completed. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought in relation to dates of correspondence in 1996 between An Garda Síochána and the Department of Education and Science is currently being researched and an early response will issue. I have requested a response at the earliest opportunity, and I will contact the Deputy again when the information is at hand.