Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There may be implications for third parties, such as defamation and there will be some issues relating to operational matters. I understand the point made by the Deputy that redaction can be problematic from a practical perspective in respect of the coherence of the overall report if and when redactions are made. From a legal perspective, redactions must be made if there was an infringement on personal data or if there were defamation issues in the report. The Deputy will accept that.

I appreciate the concerns raised in respect of transparency and accountability with regard to the report. There is a major public interest in ensuring that as much information as possible is made available, consistent with the legal rights of those involved. I have asked GSOC, in consultation with the senior counsel who prepared the report, who knows the full facts and how legal rights must be protected, with whatever level of redaction might be necessary, to consider publishing the report in the public interest.

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