Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

Another aspect of this matter that should concern all of us is the constant leaking of tribunal information. The tribunal pointed out in a statement earlier this month that the "unauthorised disclosure of confidential information in advance of public hearings . . . . . may also be perceived . . . . . as potentially damaging the reputation and integrity of the tribunal". These are the tribunal's words, rather than my words, but I wholeheartedly agree with them. The leaking of such material, and its misuse by members of the main Opposition party in pursuit of their personal vendetta, has done more to damage the reputation and integrity of the tribunal than any comment from anyone on this side of the House.

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