Micheal Martin is up first and he raises the case of Shane O’Farrell who was killed in a hit and run accident. He says people who commit serious crimes should not go unpunished.

He tells Bruton that the family have called for information from GSOC, with Martin stating that a commission should be set up into what he calls ‘malpractice’ that took place.

Bruton says it has not come to Cabinet to examine this case. He says it is up to the Minister of Justice to propose a public inquiry. “I can not shed light on whether there is a a case for a public inquiry,” said Bruton, who said he will convey it to Frances Fitzgerald.

He highlights that reforms are taking place within the force.

Shane O’Farrell was killed in a hit-and-run incident outside Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan in August 2011.

The car was driven by Lithuanian national Zigimantas Gridzuiska.

His family believe there were serious failings in the garda investigation, and have submitted over 60 complaints to GSOC in relation to this case.

Shane’s family have been campaigning for a Commission of Investigation to be established into Shane’s death and the prosecution of the man responsible.

“We can learn lessons from this… it is quite depressing,” said Martin, who said it is extraordinary that the family have been left to pursue this case for over five years.

Gerry Adams is now talking about a meeting which opposition leaders were invited to last night with the Taoiseach about Brexit.

He says it was a farce – and says the Irish government haven’t gone far enough in terms of the Brexit negotiations.

“I don’t know if the Taoiseach will be around,” said Gerry Adams, referring to the Brexit negotiations.

Adams says he doesn’t know when Enda Kenny will finish “his long goodbye”.

Bruton says this debate is the perfect time to commend the Taoiseach on all his work in the Brexit preparations. He says the government have fought for no hard border and says now certain things Ireland called for are being recognised. He says the Taoiseach has put Ireland “in a very strong position”.

Why won’t the government call for special designated status for the North, asks Adams.

“Why won’t you do that?”

Bruton says the government have always had a Brexit strategy – and says they have now been adopted by Michel Barnier.

“This puts us in the best possible position,” said Bruton.

He says this document has the marks of the Taoiseach on it.

Brendan Howlin is up now and is talking about reforms needed for the gardai.

He says no progress update has been given thus far.

The Garda Commissioner needs to act now, but so does the government, says Howlin.

He asks Bruton when will the detail of the reform commission be released.

The minister says there is no delay, and it is a high priority.

That’s it for Leader’s Questions today, join us back here tomorrow.