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Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I said it goes without saying the Barron family were also victims of this misconduct and I extend my sympathies to them for the grievous loss they have suffered.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: That is semantics. I apologised on behalf of the State in the response.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: First, the Deputy should approach the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, which was set up to independently investigate allegations against the Garda.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: If I was approached by the Deputy, I would say: "Go away from me and give those allegations to the GSOC". With regard to the specific issue the two Deputies had to deal with, Deputy McHugh only has to read the conclusions of Mr. Justice Morris as to how he felt. He suggests very strongly there was an issue regarding sensational allegations calculated to undermine the authority, standing and...

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: In the conversation, I stated I had changed it.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: No, more than that.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Who said that?

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: He is quoting from the report. I had no knowledge he was coming in, no knowledge whatsoever.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to intervene——

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Howlin made an inference that Deputy Collins was given a script. I wish to say I had no knowledge of this. The Deputy is completely entitled to have his own script and his own thoughts with regard to this matter.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I do not want any inference drawn that this was orchestrated.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy had——

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As per procedure.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I was not going anywhere.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The judge recommended it.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I did not recommend it.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Be serious.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy should table a parliamentary question.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I thank Mr. Justice Morris and his team for producing eight comprehensive and conclusive reports and for the huge service they have done for An Garda Síochána and the Irish public they serve. They carried out their task with diligence, independence, intelligence and fairness. Having listened to more than 680 days of oral evidence from 812 witnesses, the tribunal chairman reached his...

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Dermot Ahern: May I answer?