Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not anticipate that the sweep, as referred to by the Deputy, will include matters germane to the Policing Authority or the Garda Síochána. The defined terms of reference of the external review refer to the disclosure or otherwise of documentation to the disclosures tribunal. I understand the Deputy's comments arise out of reports of the meeting that took place last week between the acting Garda Commissioner and the Policing Authority. I look forward to meeting again shortly with the chairman and members of the authority, at which meeting the matter the Deputy has raised will be given further consideration. My understanding is that an investigation is under way under the auspices of an assistant commissioner. The particulars of that investigation will be tendered to me on its completion.

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