Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are two sides to this story. That is why I think any process that is proceeded with now should be fair and should involve a full assessment of the case, in as much as that is possible, given that this happened quite a long time ago. As I have said, I intend to write to the individual concerned to outline what I consider to be a fair way forward that is consistent with everything I have outlined. I hope we will be able to progress on that basis.

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