Seanad debates

Thursday, 15 May 2003

Adjournment Matter. - Morris Tribunal.

 

Mr. M. McDowell: The Senator cannot have it both ways. He cannot say he wants a fair inquiry in which Superintendent Lennon's rights are upheld and in the next breath say that because he has prejudged the issue I should make orders in a particular direction. The time has come for him to face up to the truth. He is attempting to prejudge the issue and embarrass me into making a decision which would be deeply and profoundly unfair. I cannot justify aiding Mr. McBrearty in this matter while at the same time refusing to do so in relation to Superintendent Lennon. There would be no justification for doing so. The learned High Court judge is free to express his opinions on what he would do if he was in my position. I have to uphold the law, the Constitution and the integrity of the tribunal. I am not here to load the dice against one person or treat one person more favourably than another before the truth has been established.

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