Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)

If the Minister has seen and read the report, he must agree that the joint statement issued by both Departments is the greatest whitewash and fiction to come out of any Department in my memory. The report was specific whereas the so-called summary has avoided the main issues. Lying at the core of this are bullying, appointments and promotions. These three areas were specifically and bluntly addressed in the report. The report had no hesitation upon finding that these incidents represent examples of bullying and highly inappropriate behaviour on the part of a senior manager. Very serious questions were also asked about appointments and promotions. When will we see the report? The summary is utterly misleading.

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