Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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39. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to the historical abuse inquiry in Northern Ireland and the reference to the Finglas episode, the precise nature of the investigation under way in this regard as reported in the media; the terms of reference of this investigation; and the person carrying it out. [3658/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Garda authorities that an in-depth examination of Garda files and records has been put in train with a view to establishing what information was known by An Garda Síochána in the 1970’s and any relevant actions that may have been taken in relation to the matters referred to. This work is being carried out under the auspices of Garda Special Crime Operations with a team from the the Garda National Protective Services Bureau. I am further informed that the Report of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry in Northern Ireland will also be examined to assist with these enquiries.