GSOC surveillance inquiry
Lucinda Creighton asks that the terms of reference for the GSOC surveillance inquiry be laid before both Houses and open to amendment. The Taoiseach says the terms will be published and the Minister will discuss them with the committee.
In light of the Government's announcement yesterday regarding a judicial inquiry into the surveillance of GSOC, will the Taoiseach commit to laying the terms of reference before the Dáil and Seanad, given that GSOC is accountable to the Oireachtas, and allow amendments to those terms of reference so we can have full confidence in that process and ensure the best possible outcome in terms of transparency, accountability and fact finding on behalf of the Irish people?
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I am glad to see that Deputy Creighton has renewed her membership of the Fine Gael Party. The Minister will appear before the committee-----
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The Taoiseach is misinformed, not that it is at all relevant to the point I raised.
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The Minister will appear before the committee today. The terms of reference will be published by then and he is happy to engage with the committee. I have already outlined to the House the general structure of the terms of reference. The Minister is concerned that there be a full and comprehensive engagement. He will appear before the committee for a long period today.