Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I will make my views known and arrange to meet Mrs. O'Farrell as soon as I have an opportunity. This is one of more than 200 cases where people feel grievously hurt on a broad range of issues across many years. A review panel was set up to look at all these cases, including the tragic death of Shane O'Farrell. The panel, which consisted of two very experienced senior counsel and five junior counsel, recommended that no further action be taken. I am not a senior counsel but my job in politics means I engage with many people. I have read the file and I will meet Mrs. O'Farrell. I will also make my views known.

I would like to think the GSOC inquiry is practically complete. That is my understanding, although that will not be of any value to people who have been waiting for so long without any clarity as to when they will have a completed document. The Minister for Justice and Equality stated she would like to get the report and, arising from that, decide what is the best option. I have no input into the civil action. It is a person's right to take a case against the State. I will meet Mrs. O'Farrell because I want to meet her on a humanitarian basis. This is one of a number of very tragic cases and, as I stated, nothing will bring back Shane O'Farrell.

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