Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

This House recently debated the issue of crime, with particular reference to assaults in Dublin and other areas, with the Minster for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Regrettably for the Minister and his family, this was followed by an assault on his son that was publicised in the newspapers. I understand since then that the Minister has instigated an inquiry with the chief superintendent in order to establish where the leaked information that went to the press originated. At a time of scant resources it is unnecessary to embark on a witch-hunt on the paper involved. For a Cabinet that selectively leaks information when it is strategic to do so, to order an investigation such as this reeks of hypocrisy.