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

I have already told the Deputy what the situation has been when other countries requested it. The Home Secretary, having considered the representations, decided the terms of reference of the inquiry would not be amended. That is the first point, which is a really practical point on the UK approach to any extension of the terms of reference.

The Deputy mentioned a particular person. Speaking generally, the Garda authorities are aware, of course, of allegations in respect of the presence here in the past of a person who has been the subject of media reports. A report from the Garda Commissioner on these allegations makes clear that no evidence has been established that the individual in question was involved in any criminal activity here in Ireland. Obviously, as I have said to the Deputy, and I do not know if this is what he is implying, but if there is any question of criminal activity clearly it should be brought forward. If the Deputy or anybody else has evidence of it, that should be brought to An Garda Síochána. That is the information I have on the point the Deputy has made.

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