Tribunals of Inquiry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2012

Thursday, 16 February 2012

Questions (174)

Martin Ferris

Question:

174 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if any action will be taken with regard to the findings of the Moriarty tribunal. [8899/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

Insofar as the Report of the Moriarty Tribunal made recommendations concerning the future operation of tribunals of inquiry, many of these recommendations are anticipated by the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 which awaits Report Stage debate in the Dáil. Other recommendations are the subject of consultation with the Attorney General and other relevant Departments.

I am also informed by the Garda authorities that their examination of the Report of the Moriarty Tribunal remains ongoing. The Deputy will appreciate that it would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further on this aspect at this time.