Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell
Dail Éireann — 2021-10-21
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Brendan Smith (FF), Cavan-Monaghan

My question relates to the tragic death of Shane O'Farrell in County Monaghan following a hit-and-run accident in August 2011. I have often listened to Lucia O'Farrell, Shane's mother, outline with great detail and clarity the dysfunctionality of so many elements of the criminal justice system that led to Shane's tragic death. A scoping exercise was established by a previous Minister for Justice and Equality a considerable time ago. We need this public inquiry process to be progressed as soon as possible.

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Sitting date: 2021-10-21