Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I support Senator Burke’s call for resolution of that case. It is ludicrous that it should take three months to reconnect a house that is obviously already wired and properly kitted out for connection. I call on the Leader please to try to facilitate that request this morning.

I join Senator Norris in calling for the case of the former army officer to be reconsidered by this House. It is correct that a motion was passed unanimously by this House when it was raised as a Private Member’s motion by the former Senator Eoghan Harris. It was supported by all sides, including the then Minister for Defence, Deputy Tony Killeen, who agreed that an injustice was caused to this individual yet nothing has been done to clear his name. I echo Senator Norris’ call this morning that the House again consider the case.

I welcome the publication yesterday of the Smithwick report and I look forward to a debate in this House on that.