Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is clearly a proposal that will require further detailed consideration by Government. I also believe that such a proposition should have widespread support from the Oireachtas. I therefore propose that it should be the subject of consultation with the Opposition parties and, ultimately, approval by the Oireachtas. The Government will consider these issues again next week.

I should add that the Government continues to have confidence in the Garda Commissioner.

The Government also believes that there must be an external investigation into these two specific matters, not one internally conducted by An Garda Síochána. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality will revert on these matters later today during the Topical Issue debate she is dealing with.

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