Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. All I can say is that I am sorry it has taken this long to get to where we are. I have read through the circumstances myself. This young man was working and, unfortunately, met his death in circumstances that are still unknown. It must be very difficult and challenging for the family. I am sorry it has taken this long to even get to where we are today. Having spoken to the judge, I am confident that, while there have been a number of delays this year for different reasons, we will receive this report in the next two weeks. When I was speaking to him this week, he told me very clearly that the vast majority of the work has been done. I am very confident that we will have the report in the next two weeks.

The investigation itself was established to investigate allegations of Garda misconduct and of inadequacies in the investigations with a view to determining the extent and manner of any further required action. I understand how important this is for the family. I will give an absolute commitment that we will have the report within two weeks.

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