Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The fact is, Taoiseach, it was on your watch that all of these malicious accusations, allegations and malpractice happened. Every single proposition put forward by Sinn Féin to the Taoiseach to deal with it, to "Pattenise" the process, to radically reform An Garda Síochána and to have transparency was dismissed. Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. Let me ask the Taoiseach the question again which he refused once again to answer. Why did he block the amendment to allow the investigation of contact between members of An Garda Síochána with members of the Government, former members, Members of the Oireachtas and other State agencies relevant to the allegations made against Sergeant Maurice McCabe? The Taoiseach can say what he wants about me but he would have much more credibility if he answered that straightforward simple question.

The Taoiseach should tell the Dáil when he was briefed about the false child abuse allegations made against Sergeant McCabe. He should stand up now and tell the Dáil when he was briefed about that and who briefed him.

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