Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Specifically on the question the Deputy raised about Grace and the commission of investigation, the commission, which was into certain matters relating to disability services in the south east and other related matters and is known as the Farrelly commission, is an entirely independent statutory commission of investigation empowered to investigate matters of significant public concern. It possesses robust investigative powers and, by design and by law, exercises its functions and powers independently of the Government, of me as Minister and of my Department. That is as was set out.

The General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court, who is the High Court appointed committee for Grace, made information available into the public domain today, as the Deputy referred to. I can confirm that I am meeting with the General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court. We need to hear what she has to say. There is no doubt it is hugely concerning.

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