BBC 27 May 2009 21:22 UK
A group of survivors of child abuse in the Republic has called on 18 religious congregations to give the Garda the names of members who violated children.
SOCA Ireland has said it also wants any files on abusers handed over.
An assistant Garda commissioner has been appointed to examine the potential for future prosecutions.
"Those accountable for such crimes - no matter how long ago - must also face the full rigours of the law," said Mr Cowen.
Eleven of the 18 congregations named in the Ryan Report on Child Abuse have now accepted Mr Cowen's talks invitation.
Earlier, Taoiseach Brian Cowen said any additional voluntary contribution to compensation for victims from the orders must be substantial.
The Irish government has also said it will implement all 20 of the report's recommendations and will meet with all of the religious orders to discuss how they can make further payments.
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