AQW 37893/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 09/01/2026
Answered On Date: 19/01/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail whether any decision has been taken on the publication of the report containing the findings of three independent research projects on Historical Clerical Child Abuse, and the agreed recommendations.

Answer:

We are currently carefully considering the findings of the research into Historical Clerical Child Abuse. No decision has been taken on the publication of the research reports.

Officials remain committed to engaging with victims and survivors to ensure they are kept informed of developments.