Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

All Members acknowledge that in recent times, the Department of Justice and Equality has been going through a difficult and traumatic period, which perhaps culminated in the resignation of the former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. At the time of his resignation, Members were promised a reform plan and that it would make the justice system far more open and transparent. As part of the creation of that plan, they were promised that there would be extensive consultation. Members do not appear to have had that consultation. Indeed, the process of reform, such as it is, has been completely closed. Will the Taoiseach comment on this? Even at this late stage, would he consider honouring the commitment to have open consultation on the process of reform?

What is the current state of play in respect of the Fennelly commission?

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