Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. He should clarify whether the person in question was lawfully in the country in the first place. This doctor was also registered with the Irish Medical Council. I find it disconcerting that the two main security arms of the State failed to address this issue expeditiously. This appointment should not have been made in the first place. A conviction was secured for corruption and the question of whether the person was lawfully in the State needs to be clarified. It makes me wonder whether communication takes place between the arms of the State in this area. If an issue such as this can arise it must be asked what else is happening. I am aware the Minister of State will respond in the context of the Defence Forces, but the intelligence wing of the Defence Forces is also an important element in the security of this State.

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