Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Unfortunately, what is emerging is a range of problems that have developed within our justice system. They have been there for many years and are coming into the light of day and becoming known through a variety of means. They need to be addressed.

Mention was made of the matter in Waterford. Reading the GSOC report about Waterford, reference is made to recordings that the court did not admit. There is no indication in the report of the extensive nature of the difficulties that have now seen the light of day. If there was, Members opposite would have been to the forefront in raising the matter. I am not asking Members opposite to take responsibility for the work I must do but I note Members opposite are very assiduous in looking into and checking matters. Any fair and objective observer would acknowledge that the content of the GSOC report could not lead to a conclusion on the existence of the number of recordings we now believe have occurred and its extensive nature going back many years. If the report had led to that conclusion, GSOC may have wished to investigate it. Before I am accused of it, I am not raising any criticism of GSOC. These are serious issues.

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