Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

It is envisaged that the legislation will provide for compellability of witnesses and hearings in public if necessary. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has confirmed that the Commissions of Investigation Bill is one of its top priorities for enactment in the coming months. As soon as the legislative framework is in place, I will seek Government approval to proceed with the investigation. I reject the unfair suggestion that some electoral interest is involved. There is none.

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