Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Department has received the legal advice. A report is being put together for me to consider. As soon as I have it, I will consider its findings and I will make a recommendation to the Department. The gentleman in question has written to the Taoiseach who has given me the correspondence. He also wrote to the other Members of the Oireachtas, in particular two Members of the Lower House, and they have also been in contact with my office. I understand the gentleman has distinguished service in the Defence Forces and I respect him for that, as I do every member of the Defence Forces. This case is being dealt with at a senior level within my Department and it will not go unnoticed. As soon as I have received the full report and the legal advice, I will make a decision on it and I will bring the case to a conclusion as soon as possible.