Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When I say that GSOC did not co-operate with the senior counsel, I mean that GSOC expressed difficulties in respect of furnishing documentation to him. Clearly, Deputy Shatter, as Minister for Justice and Equality, pointed out on many occasions the inadequacies, as he saw them, of both the then confidential recipient structure and the structure of GSOC itself. If a properly functioning GSOC had been able to follow through on complaints made to it, this particular report might not have been necessary at all. I believe that when the Government considers the terms of reference for the commission of investigation that Mr. Guerin has recommended, the question of the adequacy of investigation by GSOC should be considered as part of these terms of reference. It is a matter for the Government to decide on this. In so far as An Garda Síochána is concerned, we also have a commission of investigation into other matters conducted by Mr. Justice Fennelly, which is under way. The terms of reference for this particular recommendation by Mr. Guerin will be considered by the Government next week. Everybody in the House will have the opportunity to contribute on the issue also, including Deputy Daly.

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