Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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967. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he and-or predecessors have received interim and final reports of an inquiry in respect of a person (details supplied); the progress the inquiry has made to date; and the date on which it is expected to conclude. [16964/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Unfortunately, as the Deputy may be aware, Judge McDonagh informed Minister McEntee that he was unable to continue with the work of the Inquiry due to personal reasons. Consequently, on 11 January 2022, the Minister appointed retired District Court Judge, Michael Coghlan to continue the work of the Inquiry.

Judge Coghlan had provided updates on his work and has advised that the vast bulk of the component parts of the report have now been drafted. Judge Coghlan has further advised that the report is lengthy and requires a considerable amount of proofing and editing and he is hopeful that he will be in a position to submit the final report in early course.

While the Inquiry remains independent of me as Minister, I have assured Judge Coghlan that every possible resource will be made available in order that the work of the Inquiry can be concluded in a timely and efficient manner.