Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is simply not true that the Minister for Justice and Equality committed any serious wrong; that is not the case. He acted absolutely correctly in respect of the handling of complaints that came this way. Deputy Calleary's party had an opportunity last week to debate this. We spent all day debating precisely this issue. The Minister for Justice and Equality set out his position and allowed questions and answers. He has been fully accountable. What he has been seeking to achieve, and what we are now on our way to achieving, is a restoration of confidence in this system. The Minister has acknowledged very openly that we would not be at this point were it not for whistleblowers.

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