Templemore Garda Training College
Deputy McDonald demands a statement and answers on alleged irregularities at Templemore, but the Tánaiste insists the Committee of Public Accounts should complete its work first. McDonald repeatedly seeks a date for a ministerial statement.
Yesterday we heard extraordinary accounts from senior civilian executives of An Garda Síochána in respect of the Garda Training College in Templemore. To say that the set up has been reflected as shambolic and toxic is to use very mild terms. On the Tánaiste's behalf, the Taoiseach committed that she would come to the Dáil to make a statement about the irregularities, malpractice and possibly corruption in Templemore and that she would also take questions from Members on those matters.
So far, she has failed to do so. As we advance in our inquiries, it becomes more apparent that the Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O'Sullivan, and the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality have very serious questions to answer. When will the Tánaiste present herself to the Dáil to make a comprehensive statement on the issues at the Garda College in Templemore and take questions from Members?
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I have answered many questions about this issue. As I said, I will take any action required on my part once the Committee of Public Accounts has reported on its examination. To be very clear, without prejudicing any individual which would be grossly unfair, nobody is above the law and if any wrongdoing is uncovered, it will be investigated.
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I just want to know when the Minister-----
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The Minister just needs to name a day.
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It is really important that the Committee of Public Accounts complete its work before any further public comment is made.
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I just want to an answer to the question.