Minister to refer Dublin Archdiocese Report to High Court

Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has today announced his intention to apply to the High Court for directions regarding the publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse dealing with the Dublin Archdiocese.

The Attorney General's Office, following consultation with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, advised the Minister that the publication of the report as it stands might prejudice some current criminal proceedings.