Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Drennan's analysis of the failure in the Seán FitzPatrick trial, its collapse and gross incompetence, which bordered on negligence and, potentially, criminality in terms of how parts of the case were conducted, was sent to the Minister and subsequently could not be published on the Attorney General's advice.

In drafting this legislation and trying to ensure there is no repeat of the mistakes that were made in that particular shambles, how did the Department take into account the findings of Mr. Drennan's report not having seen it, or have they had sight of it? How do we know that this legislation will be compatible with the aims and objectives of ensuring there will be no repeat of the mistakes made in the FitzPatrick trial, taking into account Judge Aylmer's findings in regard to the failures of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement in terms of its administration, prosecutorial role and governance and the exposure during the trial of statement and witness tampering? How do we know this particular legislation will underpin and ensure the office will not repeat those mistakes in light of the fact that nobody has had sight of Mr. Drennan's report and, therefore, cannot act on it?