Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

Turning back to the establishment of the commission of investigation, the death of Gary Douch should not have happened. It is the prerogative of this House to approve the establishment of a commission of investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death and to find out what went wrong and what needs to be done in the future to prevent a recurrence of such an event. I strongly believe that a commission of investigation is warranted in this case. It provides the most appropriate and effective method of bringing to light the full circumstances of the case. I urge Deputies to support the motion before the House approving the draft order for establishing the commission.

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