Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I do not know whose voice is recorded on the tape. The matter is being investigated by the Garda Commissioner and Garda Ombudsman Commission. We must await conclusion of these investigations before making any further comment. On the content of the tape, I was shocked by the serious comments made.

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, made clear this morning his views on the content of the tape. He also made it clear that an investigation is taking place and that those who are victims of rape or sexual assault should report and that they will get a fair and sympathetic hearing and attention from the Garda Síochána. People should have no hesitation in reporting such crimes to the Garda.

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