Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions

Public Inquiries

9:10 am

Photo of Gino KennyGino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

When will that report be brought to Cabinet? That is very important. Equally, how will it proceed after that? In 2019, both Houses passed a motion calling for a public inquiry. Before I came in, I looked at the definition of a "public inquiry". There are four main points of a public inquiry: to establish the facts, to learn lessons, to restore public confidence and to determine accountability. Surely all these elements are relevant regarding the failures concerning what happened to Shane O'Farrell on that day. I appeal to the Minister and the Government to establish a public inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell. I do not think anything else could suffice concerning the situation the members of his family find themselves in. I have not seen the report, but nothing else will suffice now other than a public inquiry into Shane's death.

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