THE Cromien Inquiry into the Department of Justice is expected to consult unions representing civil servants being interviewed before completing its report for the Cabinet on Monday.
The two unions involved, the Association of Higher Civil Servants and the Public Service Executive Union, will not be shown the final report, or told its conclusions. However they may be given an opportunity to make points before it is completed.
All the staff involved have been interviewed. Although they may be asked to clarify some details, they will not be interviewed again.
The unions are thought to be defending members over what they allege is inadequate staffing at the Department. They may also question if the inquiry can be expected to reach firm conclusions following an analysis of documents only.
The unions will have argued that many decisions are now transmitted electronically, as well as in written or document form. In other words, formal notice of his transfer from the Special Criminal Court may not have been sent to Judge Dominic Lynch because it had been assumed he had been notified verbally by telephone.
If the report finds officials were at fault it will be for the Government to decide on action. If a lesser penalty than dismissal is decided upon the matter may be referred to the disciplinary board of the civil service.