John Whelan (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am not asking for a debate. I am calling on the Leader to ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to establish a commission of inquiry, as promised to the family. There has been a conspiracy of silence and cover-up surrounding the case, involving so-called pillars of society, including individuals, elements within the Garda Síochána, the legal fraternity, the medical fraternity, the church and politics. The Molloy family cannot be denied justice any longer. The culprits, those responsible for the murder of Fr. Niall Molloy, are walking free. The public will not accept this is the case. Explosive and persuasive new evidence is now available thanks to incredible investigative journalism conducted by Gemma Doherty of the Irish Independent, which needs to be pursued by the authorities. A commission of inquiry is the only way for justice to be done and seen to be done. Nothing else is acceptable. We cannot abdicate our duty and responsibility. We are responsible to the public to restore confidence in the institutions of the State and to ensure Fr. Molloy and his family receive justice.