Why did the Garda Ombudsman apologise to Minister Shatter?

The Taoiseach was incorrect about the Garda Ombudsman Commission having to inform the Minister.

Why did the Garda Ombudsman apologise to Minister Shatter?
Wed, 12 Feb, 2014 - 00:00
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The Ombudsman is not obliged under law to inform the minister.

That they didn’t, speaks volumes.

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