Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Justice O'Neill investigated and did a preliminary report into the allegations that had been made. I made a mistake earlier when I said that Mr. Justice Charleton had done so. It was Mr. Justice O'Neill, so I want to correct that. I have just realised that I had said that. In his preliminary report, Mr. Justice O'Neill made contact with all of the people who were involved in the protected disclosures. Having done that preliminary report he decided that he could not arrive at a conclusion in relation to the matters before him. He said it was not possible for him to do it. He recommended a commission of investigation. Allegations are not convictions, however, and people are entitled to the presumption of innocence. That applies to all of the parties involved, including the Commissioner.

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