Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)

I thank the Minister for his reply. My understanding is that Detective Superintendent Mangan, who is the head of the cold case unit, has informed journalists and the family within the past two weeks that there is no live investigation nor a review ongoing into the case. That seems to contradict the information which the Minister has just supplied to the House. The key point in this regard is why the Garda Commissioner has refused to address claims that were published by this country's most eminent crime reporter, Mr. Paul Williams, that the Garda did a deal with Mr. John Traynor for the return of the Fr. Niall Molloy file which had been previously stolen. The Commissioner has refused to respond to the claims despite numerous requests from the family. Will the Minister direct the Garda Commissioner to answer just one question? Could he indicate whether Mr. Paul Williams was right or wrong about those claims? Is the answer "Yes" or "No"?

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