Garda Commissioner and Taoiseach apologise over failures in investigating Bill Kenneally.
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has issued a formal personal apology for the "significant failures" of An Garda Síochána in investigating convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally.
The apology was delivered on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, shortly after Taoiseach Micheál Martin offered a formal State apology to the victims in the Dáil. Around 50 survivors and their families attended Leinster House on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to witness the historic address.
Michael O’Leary Says Micheál Martin “Useless” and Questions His Future as Taoiseach
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has delivered a scathing critique of Taoiseach Micheál Martin, questioning his leadership and predicting that he may not remain in office by July 2026. O’Leary singled out the government’s handling of infrastructure, housing, and airport expansion, describing it as “bureaucratic” and ineffective, while warning that political inaction could threaten Martin’s position ahead of Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency.
Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; 28 December 2025
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