Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
131 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Taoiseach if the legal adviser to a group (details supplied) will have full access to all relevant files and papers of Departments and the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13983/05]
View answerThe Joint Oireachtas Committee which examined the Barron report into the 1974 bombings last year recommended the establishment of a commission of investigation to examine matters relevant to this jurisdiction including specific aspects of the Garda investigation at the time and missing documentation. The Government has established a commission of investigation in accordance with that recommendation with Mr. Patrick MacEntee, SC, as sole member. It is a matter for the commission of investigation to determine how it will operate, including with regard to access to relevant documentation, in accordance with its terms of reference and its powers under the relevant legislation.
