Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will just be careful in my role. With regard to the factual position, Judge Haughton was asked to carry out a scoping exercise. The terms of reference of that exercise were settled in July 2019. The judge's remit was to advise the then Minister for Justice and now myself as to whether there were any circumstances surrounding the death of Shane O'Farrell that warrant further investigation or inquiry beyond what has already been carried out; whether any inquiry is necessary into the systems and procedures for the sharing of information between An Garda Síochána, the Courts Service and other relevant State bodies operating at the time of Shane O'Farrell's death; and the form of any such investigation or inquiry, its terms of reference and suggested composition. While the O'Farrell family received a copy of the report and met the then Taoiseach and then Minister in that regard, the report has not yet been published. I am now making a decision as to how best to proceed, reflecting the views expressed in the meetings that have taken place, the Attorney General's advice and the content of the report. I will advise the Cabinet on this very shortly, having advised the family in advance. Once we arrive at a point where people can consider the report, they will be able to consider its contents.

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