Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is saying that she does not believe this review will take much longer than another few months. My understanding is that she continues to refer allegations to this panel which means that if she is ready to publish in two months time, a new case may be referred to it all of a sudden. I would like an assurance from her that by March or some time in the next couple of months this will be ready so that families can be assured they will have a decision.

My question concerns Garda malpractice, but some of the concerns relate to the wider criminal justice system. The independent panel may decide there are issues regarding Garda malpractice, but this issue may need a wider commission of investigation. Take for example the Shane O'Farrell case in Monaghan where the concerns of the family are wider than that of Garda malpractice. I believe that case will require a commission of investigation when the time comes.

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