Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:446. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered meeting a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14021/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
446. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence if he has considered meeting a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14021/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is acknowledged that my Department receives correspondence on a continuous basis from the named person. The correspondence has been addressed by way of reply appropriate to the individual issues raised by him. Some of the issues raised by him are beyond my policy brief as Minister for Defence and this person has been so advised. I am aware that there has also been correspondence between him and an Garda Síochána. His correspondence continues to be assessed for appropriate reply.
The Secretary General has met twice with the individual named.
Arising from his recent interactions with the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services and on foot of inquires made by my Department, that Office has confirmed that the information provided to them will not require investigation by the United Nations.
I have also requested a Senior Counsel to conduct an independent assessment of the actions taken by Officials in the Department of Defence and the military authorities on foot of correspondence received from the individual named. The outcome of the assessment will be notified to the Independent Review Group established for the purposes of investigating practices and procedures in place relating to dignity and equality in the Defence Forces.