Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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429. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality in light of the recent conviction of a Circuit Court judge for sexual offences, to explain how it was possible for somebody with so many serious complaints against them to be appointed as a Circuit Court judge; to confirm that neither the Gardaí nor the school previously employing the judge undertook any activity which could be perceived as covering up complaints against the judge (or any behaviours similar to those subject to complaint) prior to his appointment; to outline any efforts taken by the Department or agencies of the Department to ascertain whether any possible covering-up took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7722/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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My thoughts are with the victims in this case and I want to thank them for coming forward. I also want to acknowledge the work of the Gardaí. As I have indicated previously, I intend to make no further comment on the matter until the case is finalised and sentencing completed.