Fitzgerald: ‘New era of transparency and reform in the justice system’

A new era of reform and transparency in the justice system has been promised by newly appointed justice minister, Frances Fitzgerald.

Proposals for a full statutory inquiry into alleged malpractice in the force would also be discussed next week by the Government, she said.

The minister made her comments after Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced her appointment in the Dáil yesterday following the resignation of Alan Shatter from his position this week.