Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the input which the Garda Commissioner had in the appointment of a person (details supplied) to the Morris tribunal. [17641/05]

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the input which the Garda Commissioner had in requesting the services of persons (details supplied) for the Morris tribunal; and the person who recommended them. [17642/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together.

The selection of investigators was a matter for the tribunal. The practical arrangements necessary for their appointment were carried out by my Department. The Garda Commissioner had no involvement in the process.