Mr. McKinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what contact the RUC or the Director of Public Prosecutions has directly or indirectly with the Abbott of Mounty Mellary abbey in County Wexford, or his representative, about a priest reportedly residing at the abbey.
§ Dr. Sir John WheelerThere has been no contact of any kind.
§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what difficulties have been encountered by the RUC in investigating allegations of child sex abuse in respect of a priest formerly living in Deny and reported to be currently residing at Mount Mellary abbey in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. Sir John WheelerTo date, no complaint of an offence has been made to the RUC, and therefore no investigation has commenced.