Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

There were no files left standing.

Ann O'Doherty's report was completed in November and as the Deputies sitting beside Deputy Reilly will know, as they are both lawyers, when a report is completed, if it casts any doubt on the professional reputation of any person, such a person must be given an opportunity within a reasonable time period as suggested by legal advice, to respond. This is the process which is under way.

We do not want this report to be injuncted. This House sought to inquire into a different incident a number of years ago but it ended up in the courts and the inquiry could not proceed. We must ensure that the process is followed even though it is extremely frustrating but the law must be observed.

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