Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is right, and I am glad to hear the Commissioner indicate, that he will work with the DPP to resurrect and continue to pursue cases. That is important, particularly with regard to those 55 very serious offences. While I understand the programme and principles behind it, there must be accountability and justice in those cases.

There has been speculation in the media that cases involving adult offenders may not have been pursued or prosecuted correctly. That is not based on official statements but I expect that some of the sources used are well placed. Can the Commissioner shed any light on that matter? Does he anticipate that he, the Policing Authority or any other body will make statements in the time ahead about cases relating to adults that were not progressed through the criminal justice system correctly?