Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy has taken an interest in this tragic case and no one likes to see anyone going through the stress this family is experiencing. It is important to note that the court of inquiry is not being reopened, a point made to the Jevens family and confirmed by the previous Minister following legal advice that there had been there separate investigations into this tragic accident and that a further investigation was not warranted. That remains the case and has been communicated to the family. The Chief of Staff in the context of the court of inquiry, and in accordance with provisions in Defence Forces regulations, can add any comments, criticisms or other remarks which in his opinion are relevant to the matter under investigation. This matter is being progressed and will be communicated to the relevant parties in due course.

The Deputy stated the family was told by an official that the court of inquiry report had been signed off. While the inquiry had been completed, it was not signed off on because the family had submitted correspondence raising issues regarding the court of inquiry. That is the reason the previous Chief of Staff did not sign off on the report.

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