Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2026-09-17
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Helen McEntee (FG), Meath East

I thank the Deputy. I too have met the family, and not just on that occasion I mentioned. It was the very first thing I did as Minister. I met them subsequently and I know how difficult and traumatic this is for them. I know they never want anybody else to go through that. The death and the murder of any individual is traumatic enough but for this to happen to somebody who is tasked with protecting each and every one of us is reprehensible. We all agree on that. I do not think anything we can do will ever take that away from the family.
It is very clear that we have a number of different investigations and processes still under way. That might not suit what people want to say here today but that is a fact. It is the case. There is an obligation on each and every one of us to make sure that any independent investigation is adhered to. Beyond that, and the Taoiseach asked this question yesterday, we must ask ourselves what do we want to do and how do we respond. We have an opportunity to review the legislation to make sure it is acting in accordance but we have to make sure any independent process that is under way is allowed to continue. It might take longer than any of us would like, as is the case in many instances, but we have an obligation to ensure any process under way is allowed to conclude.

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