Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It has come up regularly in canvassing that people have long since lost confidence in the Minister. This is bigger than the Minister because there are ways and means of dealing with the issues that depoliticise them, that are transparent and that allow people to have confidence. Everyone makes mistakes but a system that allows citizens to have a sense of control over their politicians will prevent the kind of catastrophe we have seen. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me that these events highlight the need for fundamental reform of the administration of justice and the Garda Síochána. The Taoiseach should not be pulled into it but should do it as a reforming Government. The Taoiseach has failed to do so. It will be borne out as the reports are published that the Minister for Justice and Equality is not the only one culpable. That will become clear and people will remember how the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste stood by, reinforced, rubbished and dismissed genuine efforts to try to sort out these matters. Does the Taoiseach expect other resignations? Does he expect resignations from the Department?

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