Protected Disclosures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Ceisteanna (589)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

589. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to previous parliamentary questions, if he will make available an unredacted copy of the report submitted by Galway City Council relative to the case of a person (details supplied); if the protected disclosure submitted by the person is being examined by an independent person outside of and unconnected to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

Further to my reply to Question No. 197 of 2 May 2018, my Department's assessment of both the submission made with reference to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 by the individual concerned and Galway City Council’s report in response to that submission, is now concluded.

As I informed the individual concerned in writing on 18 May 2018, the legal advice of the Office of the Attorney General in relation to my Department’s assessment is being sought with a view to informing the appropriate next steps.

My Department will be in contact with the individual concerned once the outcome of that process is complete.