O'Neill report on historical abuse
A Deputy sought publication of Mr Justice O'Neill’s report and action on compensation for survivors of historical child sex abuse. The Minister said the review was still ongoing and no report was yet available.
My question relates to survivors of historical child sex abuse at Creagh Lane national school in Limerick and in other schools. The Minister for Education and Skills will be aware that the Dáil debated a motion on 4 July on this matter, and it was passed the following day. When will the Government publish Mr. Justice Iarfhlaith O'Neill's report, and will it now act on the will of the Dáil, as expressed in the July vote, and allow these people to access compensation for the awful abuse they suffered while attending these schools? So the Tánaiste is satisfied, in our pre-budget statement we have provided for the compensation money that would be required.
Comment on this
The position is that Mr. Justice O'Neill has been appointed to review cases where people have not been successful in applications for compensation under the European Court. He is continuing his work, and no report is available to my Department at this point. We have submitted all of the information requested by Mr. Justice O'Neill, and I understand he is working on it.
Comment on this
When can we expect that report? It was due in August.