Garda protected disclosures report
John Curran asked when the O’Neill report on Garda protected disclosures would be published and how the Government would respond. The Taoiseach confirmed Cabinet had approved a commission of investigation and said the report would be published in redacted form.
A number of weeks ago I asked the Taoiseach about the report by Mr. Justice O'Neill regarding the protected disclosures made by members of An Garda Síochána to the Minister for Justice and Equality. At the time the Taoiseach indicated there was ongoing dialogue between the Minister for Justice and Equality, her Department and the Attorney General. Media reports indicate that it may have been discussed at Cabinet today. Will the Taoiseach indicate when the report and its recommendations will be published, and when and how he will act on those recommendations?
Comment on this
I can confirm for Deputy Curran that the matter was discussed at Cabinet today. The Cabinet gave approval to the Minister for Justice and Equality to initiate a commission of investigation into the outcome of the information sent in by the personnel involved. The report will be published in redacted form because it has to be published in redacted form. The Minister is making a statement about that now. A judge has been appointed to conduct the investigation.