Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is the advice that has been given to me. An appointed judge may conduct the inquiry in the manner he or she feels is proper and he or she will have those powers. Obviously, this Bill has to go through a number of Stages, so I will commit to triple-checking. Following the discussion on Committee Stage, the advice given to me by the Attorney General is that the judge will have those powers, but I will explore this matter and ensure that it is the case.

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