Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 February 2008

1:00 pm

Photo of Liam TwomeyLiam Twomey (Fine Gael)

Only two paragraphs of the Minister's response related to the matter I raised. I am sorry to say we are no better off. Of the 64 applicants how many were refused? How many are in the same position as the one I raised? This is a case of the State being unhappy with the outcome and taking the person to court knowing he does not have the resources to challenge the State in the High Court. The State is denying people their rights. The Government established the independent commission and appointed an independent senior counsel. Why can it not accept her decision? She has no vested interests in this case but the Government did not like the outcome. How many more cases like this are there?

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