Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

The Fr. Niall Molloy case was one of the more high profile murders which have gone unresolved over decades but, sadly, it is not the only one. Access to information is important, particularly because these cases have allegedly been investigated internally by An Garda Síochána. With reference to the points made by the Minister concerning access of information, I am curious as to who will decide about how that access is granted. The Minister is aware there are other cases such as that of Shane Tuohey whose family is looking for answers. The Minister is similarly aware that access to information has been in the public domain recently. I know he is aware that the Director of Public Prosecutions refused to give information on foot of a court order in the case of Ian Bailey. In response to a question I tabled which did not get on the agenda today, I believe the Minister would appear to have no responsibility for the DPP. Information, access to information and the public having a right to scrutinise it are becoming increasingly important. Could the Minister enlighten us on that?

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