Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach did not really answer my question. I asked him about the legislation, which I certainly categorise as emergency legislation, while the Taoiseach may not, but he told me about the national centre for research and remembrance. What will be on the shelves? What about all these gaps in information? The Taoiseach talked about the fact it is a site of conscience. It is time we examined our conscience and made some reparation for the sins that were committed in our name for this State. The commission of investigation recommended that all records be given to the National Archives. I am not asking the Taoiseach to do anything except to protect these records and ensure anybody who tries to interfere with, damage or destroy them will be guilty of a criminal offence. We can have the discussion and debate afterwards. Will he give the commitment this morning that those records will be protected by this State?

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