Leader’s response on abuse concerns
The Leader says health issues will be discussed with the Minister on 4 November and acknowledges calls for information about alleged abuse perpetrators; Senator Cullinane interjects that a related court case exists.
Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke about medical cards and called for a debate with the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar, on the issue. He will be in the House on 4 November for a comprehensive debate on health matters. At least three Members asked that he come to deal with various subjects. They will have an opportunity to discuss the health service and the areas they mentioned on 4 November.
Senator Darragh O'Brien made a valid point about Sinn Féin and how many of the people involved in sexual abuse Sinn Féin and the IRA might have banished to counties throughout the country. This is a question which will have to be answered. It is all very well saying information should be given to the police forces. That is correct, but we must also have accountability from Sinn Féin regarding the people who were brought before kangaroo courts and banished. The public needs to know.
Comment on this
In case the Leader missed it, there is a court case in that regard.