Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman

9:00 am

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I think it would be unfair because we have indicated to each of our sets of witnesses the formula which we intend to utilise here today. We will take the officials on their own. Mr. Tyndall and his staff are quite welcome to be in the Visitors Gallery and, if it is committee's wish, after the conclusion of the officials' contribution to the engagement, we can invite Mr. Tyndall to resume his seat.

That is the only way I can rule fairly in this instance. It is unfortunate that we did not anticipate it beforehand. Mr. Tyndall will appreciate that I must consider it in the round and that I am trying to be fair to everybody.

I thank Deputy Jack Chambers and call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

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