Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Tóibín for raising the issue of Noah Donohoe and my thoughts are with his family. I am reluctant to talk too much about any individual case. I am conscious of the processes and the independence of the PSNI from political interference as one would expect, just like An Garda Síochána in this jurisdiction. However, I am always happy and eager to hear from families and people who have concerns about how they have been treated regarding our State institutions or in our role as co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement.

I do not want to cut across any specific process other than to say that we, as a Government, will continue to speak up for human rights, for a victim-centred approach to legacy and absolutely for the support of the rule of law. We take very seriously our role as co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement and I look forward to having a conversation with the British Government in July about how we can both work together in that constructive partnership approach that is so important to peace on this island and on these islands.

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