Government dismisses attempts to amend Charleton Tribunal terms

The Government has dismissed attempts to amend the terms of reference of the Charleton investigation claiming it would further delay the “vital” work of the tribunal.

Sinn Féin has called for the terms of reference to be broadened following the controversy that led to the resignation of the Tánaiste earlier this week.

The motion asked that the Disclosures Tribunal be able to take account of the recent revelations regarding the Department of Justice, Ministers of Justice past and present, the Attorney General’s office, and An Garda Síochána.