Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy raised this yesterday in the House. When I left the Chamber, I read the transcript and I asked that the Department of Justice and Equality furnish me with a report on this matter, including comments from the person involved. This is a matter of public concern which interests us all.

The Deputy said I answered questions that were not asked. I said that there is no basis for implying that the Minister for Justice and Equality spoke to the confidential recipient about expressions that refer to him in the article which appeared as printed in the newspaper. The confidential recipient has to be seen to be a person who can be trusted. The Deputy speaks of an axis of collusion, of heading in a particular direction, of guns being trained on whistleblowers. This is a matter of considerable public concern. I have not spoken to the confidential recipient. I have asked that the Department of Justice and Equality furnish me with a report-----

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