Dáil debates

Wednesday, 7 March 2007

1:00 pm

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputy Gregory for his kind remarks. I came to this issue with an open mind. Several of my predecessors in office had been asked about it and took the advice of the Army that the matter was closed. I reopened it. We had a full inquiry, as a result of which certain conclusions have been reached, which were not arrived at previously. I take the Deputy's point about Private Kenny wanting to have the record altered to include his account of events. I am confident I will be able to assure him that we shall be able to do this. As yet, I am not sure what Private Fitzpatrick wants to talk to me about. However, I have invited him and he has agreed to come. I shall meet both of them tomorrow and try to resolve the outstanding issues to the very best of my ability in so far as this is within my power. I do not want to see anyone protesting outside Leinster House, particularly an old soldier.

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