Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 November 2003

Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages.

 

We all need to examine the entire subject of tribunals of inquiry. When tribunals were established some years ago, I do not think it was envisaged they would still be conducting their business this far down the road. I do not think anyone who knows the current terms of reference of the tribunals would recognise the terms of reference given to them at that time. I recognise and acknowledge the fine work that has been done by the tribunals. They have exposed individuals and unravelled situations that have embarrassed all of us in this House and outside it. It is vital that we see some clearing or some opening at some stage, so that we can say the tribunals are nearing an end. I wonder if there is anything we can do at this stage. A single day's argument at a tribunal seems to lead to another branch of inquiry. A never-ending list of branches seems to be developing as a consequence. This area needs our attention.

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