Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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692. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she read the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, report in respect of a person (details supplied); if she has engaged with or plans to engage with the person’s relatives; if she will clarify the appeals process in respect of GSOC reports and-or the course of action persons may take in respect of GSOC reports that they are dissatisfied with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45064/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The sudden and untimely death in this case was an awful tragedy and I offer my most sincere condolences to the bereaved family on their terrible loss.

I can inform the Deputy that I am aware of the investigation undertaken by the Ombudsman Commission in this case. However, as the matter is still open pending the conclusion of an inquest into the death by the Coroner for Westmeath, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.

While the Garda Síochána Act 2005 does not make provision for appeals against GSOC investigations, persons who have issues with the conduct of an investigations may contact the Ombudsman Commission directly to articulate their concerns. Individuals may also seek independent legal advice in such circumstances.