David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Is the Minister saying that the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is wrong in her findings in some cases? Is that the reason the Minister has decided not to accept her findings or recommendations? My question has still not been answered. On what basis does the Minister make the decision not to accept a recommendation of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces? How does he judge it? Does he get advice from somebody else and, if so, who is the person or persons advising the Minister not to accept a recommendation? How is it done? The Minister should let us in on the secret or perhaps it is covered by the Official Secrets Act.

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