Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Gino Kenny and I again reiterate my absolute sympathy and condolences to the O'Farrell family and all those who knew Shane. The report is a substantial document and my colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, rightfully carefully considered its contents and, indeed, legal advice that was sought and received on foot of the report. Once I have concluded my consideration of the report and the associated legal advice, it is my intention to bring the report to Cabinet at that stage and I do expect to be in a position to do so shortly. As I said, the decision was rightly taken to provide the O'Farrell family with a copy of the report on 27 July 2022. It was appropriate and important that the then Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, and the then Minister for Justice met with the family late last year to discuss the contents of the report. Until such time as the report has been brought to Cabinet and published, I am obviously not in a position to discuss its contents. I remind colleagues, however, that one of the terms of reference was to advise on whether any inquiry is necessary into the systems and procedures etc. and the form of any such investigation or inquiry. It is important, therefore, that Members are given an opportunity to consider this report in full when it is published.

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