Dáil Éireann - 20/Jul/2011 Commission of Investigation Report in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (Resumed)

Dáil Éireann - 20/Jul/2011 Commission of Investigation Report in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (Resumed): Most regrettably, the commission was very concerned about the approach adopted by gardaí in a small number of cases. Following consultations with the Garda Commissioner, I have sent the report to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to examine it as a matter of urgency and see whether further action is warranted. That examination is taking place. I repeat to the House the apology I gave last week on behalf of the State for the Garda’s failure in three cases detailed in the report. These failures should not have occurred. It is important to note that the commission’s overall conclusion was that the Garda response to the cases covered by the report had been generally adequate and appropriate. A number of complainants were highly complimentary about the way in which gardaí had dealt with their complaints.?