He said he first became aware that his name was linked to the story that first appeared in the Irish Independent when he was contacted by journalists.
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Mr Carey confirmed that he will not make any more public statements on the matter and said that his legal team are handling the matter.
Officers have now spoken with a number of people who have given similar statements, alleging abuse in Dublin and midlands.
The former minister has yet to be interviewed and given a chance to respond to the allegations made against him.
Fianna Fáil has appointed their health spokesman Billy Kelleher as Director of Elections for the General Election campaign.
“Clearly the commissioner would be concerned about any inappropriate behaviour in terms of any investigations which are taking place and would be following up on that”.
During Ireland’s recent historic referendum campaign for same sex marriage, Mr Carey publicly came out as a gay man.
The Gardaí are now investigating how details of the case were leaked to the press.
Fianna Fail has accepted his resignation to step down.
Pat Carey, who quit public life in 2011 after losing his seat, will no longer act as director of elections for the main opposition party, Fianna Fail.
“He has outlined his reasons for this in his own statement released through his solicitors”.
“An announcement on his replacement as Director of Elections will be made in due course”.
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He served as government chief whip from 2008 before becoming Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs in 2010.
