On Tuesday, the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan delivered an apology to Shane O'Farrell’s family.
It came almost 14 years after he was killed in a hit-and-run by a driver who should have been in jail at the time.
The minister said that the justice system left the 23-year-old exposed to a threat that "he should not have been exposed to".
The driver of the car was Zigimantis Gridzuiska, who was a repeat offender on bail.
A court ruled that he should not have been out at the time, and Mr O’Callaghan said there were a series of failures that led to this not being the case.
In the latest episode of Behind the Story Katie, Fran, and David take a look at aspects of the case, including how Shane’s mother Lucia has been relentless in her fight for justice.
The podcast also looks at the crisis at Children’s Health Ireland, as many questions over what has happened remain unanswered.
Four members of the board have resigned – three this week and one last week.
Reform is needed according to the Taoiseach, but how that will be done is unclear.
The team also take a look at RTÉ's appearance before the Oireachtas Committee, as politicians grilled the leadership team on a number of issues.
You can listen to David, Katie, and Fran on Behind the Story which is available on the RTÉ Radio Player.
You can also find episodes on Apple here, or on Spotify here.
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