Michael Noonan urged to give statement on Waterford abuse claims

Finance Minister Michael Noonan must give a full and frank statement on his alleged “inept” handling of abuse allegations in a Waterford home 20 years ago or face being hauled before a Dáil committee to publicly explain what happened.

Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald made the claim as she said Mr Noonan’s response to a series of questions over the case falls far short of what is required.

As reported by the Irish Examiner, Mr Noonan repeatedly refused to fully respond to allegations he failed to act on concerns of child abuse at a Waterford foster care home when he was informed of the situation two decades ago.