Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is a very serious matter that was raised following publication of elements of the transcript in a Sunday newspaper some two weeks ago. Following my response in the Dáil, I said I had sought a report on the matter and would see to it that that report was followed through on. I did receive a report from the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality who in the past two weeks has made a number of contacts with the confidential recipient in regard to the veracity or otherwise of the transcript published in newspapers. There were a number of contacts with the confidential recipient. This is a very serious matter. Following publication of the full elements of what is alleged to have happened, I did not have the opportunity to listen to an audiotape personally. However, having read all of the statements made and having been in contact with the Minister for Justice and Equality who is very concerned about this matter-----

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