Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I have not had an opportunity to ensure certainty in terms of my point in this regard. I understand the individual at the centre of the CC case went on to commit a further heinous act some years later, with tragic consequences for people. The Taoiseach and I may differ on this. If it is the case that there is no precedence in regard to the release of advices by the Attorney General, it becomes ever more difficult to argue the case. The Taoiseach may or may not accept there is an element of questionable uncertainty or lack of confidence in the role of the Office of the Attorney General in regard to this and other matters. I suggest that confidence could be restored if in certain situations where clearly there is not a serious confidentiality issue involved the advices could be made known and offered to Opposition parties and spokespeople as appropriate. This would perhaps provide for a greater understanding of decisions taken by Cabinet and in regard to advices given by the Attorney General.

Would the Taoiseach consider such a proposition and will he explore any merit in this regard in due course?

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