Seanad debates
Monday, 21 June 2021
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
10:30 am
Vincent P Martin (Green Party) | Oireachtas source
Yes. In the case of Sergeant McCabe, the scoping inquiry took only a few weeks but, in this case, the scoping inquiry has gone on for almost 18 months. It has been extended repeatedly. This is not a criticism of Judge Haughton, but the family continue to hurt. They want to get to the bottom of this and to get the truth. It is compounding their upset. In addition, until it is resolved and clarified, with recommendations and, hopefully, a public sworn inquiry, as both Houses of the Oireachtas voted for about three years ago, such incidents could recur. With that in mind, we must instil urgency in this matter. I invite the Leader to try to ascertain the latest situation for the O'Farrell family who are still deeply hurt and upset as a result of this.
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