Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

At this late stage, can we explore the identity of the person who made — as was stated by the Supreme Court — a cynically arranged offer to Mr. Shortt on condition that he drop the appeal against his conviction in order to obtain early release? Will the Minister appoint an external person to make the inquiries to which he referred, rather than simply writing a letter, so he can come back speedily to Mr. Shortt and perhaps to the House to report on how those inquiries have advanced?

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