Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not wish to engage in any speculation as to what might or might not be the subject matter of a report of the disclosures tribunal. As I have said repeatedly in reply to parliamentary questions, in public comments and in response to any questions that have arise, it is important that this House acknowledges the importance of the disclosures tribunal. Every party and group had an opportunity to discuss the terms of reference and to add to them in any manner which was thought appropriate. I am firmly committed to ensuring that each and every piece of documentation is presented and that each and every witness attends at the tribunal. I am pleased to note the statement by Mr. Justice Charleton last Friday that the module of the tribunal dealing with Maurice McCabe will commence earlier than anticipated. There is a certain urgency and importance there. I ask everybody in the House to allow the tribunal to get on with its work. The tribunal is undertaking a very serious piece of public service work. It is important that these issues are dealt with at the tribunal in order to secure truth and justice for Sergeant McCabe and his family.

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