Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) has completed his report on Garda whistleblowers; if she has received the report; the date on which it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37343/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, following advice received from the Attorney General, I appointed Mr Justice Iarfhlaith O’Neill to undertake a review of certain protected disclosures which were made to me. Judge O’Neill has been asked to:

- review allegations of wrongdoing contained in the disclosures;

- make any inquiries with persons or bodies that he considers appropriate in relation to the review;

- report within six weeks on the conclusion of the review including any recommendations which he may consider necessary in relation to any further action which may be appropriate and warranted to address the allegations.

As Judge O'Neill was appointed with effect from 12 October 2016, the six weeks deadline for completion of the Review was 23 November 2016. On 22 November, the Judge requested a short extension to 2 December 2016 to complete his review. I have agreed to this request and look forward to receiving his report.