James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)

At last Thursday's meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts, the Garda Commissioner confirmed that he had reported to the Minister for justice on the controlled delivery operation that related to the late Evan Fitzgerald. The Commissioner went on to say that he took note of the comments made in the Seanad by Senator McDowell with regard to what was or was not said in the currency of a live bail application, and that he had referred those comments to the ombudsman for consideration. On Sunday's "This Week" programme, the ombudsman's office confirmed that there is nothing further to be considered by it. Does the Minister for justice consider the matter concluded regarding what was or was not said in that District Court bail application? Does he intend to carry out any further inquiries on the matter?

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