Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am sure Mr. Nevin has no issue with me mentioning him. Despite the fact that only a small number of people could have been aware of the contents of the file or had access to the Minister's office, I understand the mystery of who took this file remains unsolved. Clearly there is something amiss in all of this. I am not accusing the current Minister of involvement in anything underhand, but I am sure he will agree that the fact that someone with access to the highest offices of the State is in a position to remove sensitive files underscores the serious nature of this particular case.

This turn of events must be properly investigated and fully explained. I believe that a full inquiry into all matters related to the allegations surrounding planning irregularities in Wicklow should be held and these matters fully explored. The only assurance for the future that such matters can be properly looked into is to implement in full the recommendation of the Mahon report and the proposal in our motion to establish a properly independent regulator with the necessary powers.

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