Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 February 2017

Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion

 

3:25 pm

Photo of Clare DalyClare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That was three years ago but the money has not been spent by GSOC. Nothing has been done to call those individuals to account. We need an overhaul of GSOC with more funds and fresh blood from outside with the power of the Garda to launch a criminal investigation into these matters.

My last point relates to the sitting Commissioner. It is untenable to have a Commissioner who is the subject of hugely serious allegations remaining in situ. It would not happen anywhere else. By virtue of creating a tribunal, it is in essence being said that her statements are not necessarily being believed. The idea that she would control the evidence vital for this tribunal to do its work is not acceptable not to mind the fact that no whistleblower will come forward while she remains at the helm. I am glad the terms of reference are as they are, but it is only a tiny bit of the job we have to do on this issue.

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