Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for his response and, particularly, for agreeing to meet Mrs. O'Farrell. This young lad was 23 years of age, a brilliant student at Trinity College Dublin and about to start work at the European Parliament. He was a fluent Irish speaker. He was a gentle young man with a bright future ahead of him. Lucia, Jim and their family have been robbed of their pride and joy. He was an only son.

However, this case goes beyond his tragic death. It reveals a series of grievous flaws in the management and response of the justice agencies. There are 59 complaints relating to Shane's case with GSOC, but nothing to show for them four a half years later. This delay is causing ongoing trauma to his family. I am sure the Taoiseach agrees that all citizens must have competence in our justice system. Of course, all systems have their failings, but we all have a duty to ensure that they are of the very highest standards. It is said Shane O'Farrell cannot be brought back, but his family can get justice.

I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and his agreement to meet Shane's mother.

The family has asked for a statutory inquiry. Will the Taoiseach agree to that request today or, failing that, will he agree to make his position on the issue known after he has met Mrs. O'Farrell? Will he meet Mrs. O'Farrell as quickly as his busy schedule allows?

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