The Minister for Justice has held a discussion with the Attorney General on progressing a Commission of Inquiry into the Bill Kenneally case.
The Department of Justice said its officials will work with the Attorney General's office "to identify a methodology to allow for the early establishment of the Commission of Investigation in such a way as not to prejudice any ongoing criminal investigations".
The statement says "The Minister is acutely aware of the pain and suffering that has been endured by the survivors of the abuse of Bill Kenneally.
Once a clear, workable, legally sound path to the establishment of the Commission is agreed with the Attorney General’s Office, the Minister will seek to meet with the victims to brief them on the new proposals and to hear their views".
The move has been welcomed by Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin.
Deputy Howlin said he, "wrote last week to both Minister for Justice Flanagan and the Taoiseach asking that they meet with the victims and the Attorney General to find a way to address the Minister's concerns.
"I am delighted that the Minister has now opened discussions with the Attorney General and has agreed to meet with the victims.
"It is now essential that this meeting happens quickly, and certainly within the next two weeks."
IMAGE: Charlie Flanagan
