Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The Moriarty tribunal is now in its 12th year. Can the Taoiseach be more definite on whether further sittings will take place? Does he accept there is real concern at the continued time expended on this tribunal and the overall cost of its sittings?

With regard to costs, I understand Mr. Denis O'Brien took two judicial reviews, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, both of which were unsuccessful and, as a result, he owes the tribunal in excess of €610,000 plus interest. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether those moneys have been recovered or whether they are being proactively pursued if they have not yet been paid? What position has he taken on the recommendations of the Comptroller and Auditor General on matters directly pertaining to this and other tribunals regarding the curtailment of costs? Has he given particular attention to the recommendations regarding fees involved in engaging counsel and other senior legal opinion?

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