Organised Crime: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2023-04-20
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Seán Ó Fearghaíl (CC), Kildare South

We find ourselves in a somewhat strange situation today. It is not normal for us to rehearse or interrogate evidence given to the Special Criminal Court or anywhere else in the legal system for that matter. A lot of Members have asked a lot of questions that I am inclined to regard as rhetorical because we are dealing with statements and not questions and answers. The parliamentary system is such that there really is not an opportunity for the Government side to hold the Opposition to account. It is the job of the Opposition to hold the Government to account.

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Sitting date: 2023-04-20