Seanad debates

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion

 

4:00 pm

Photo of Dan BoyleDan Boyle (Green Party)

Everyone has his calling.

I point to the work, in particular, of the journalist and author, Don Mullan, through both his articles and the publication of his book on the subject a number of years ago. As Senator Harris stated, he has propagated a conspiracy theory that parallels the injustice done to Dónal de Róiste. In common with the Senator, I do not believe it really matters whether this is true because the injustice of the original hearings is enough. However, I refer to one element that has prolonged the case unnecessarily. While again taking the lead from Senator O'Toole, that stating this is not to point fingers or name names, this pertains to a constant reluctance one sees in many facets of Irish life when those in authority are questioned. I refer to the ability to admit mistakes or change when errors have been made. Unfortunately, this has been as true of our military hierarchy as in other facets of Irish life.

The audible sound interference certainly is not being caused by my mobile phone.

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