Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána

2:00 am

Mr. Drew Harris:

Yes. We are very aware of this tragic case. We are very away of where, in effect, mistakes were made. The Cathaoirleach will be aware that there was disciplinary action, which followed a complaint to what was then GSOC following this incident. That has all been followed through to its conclusion. As the Cathaoirleach can see, the Minister is determined that there be learnings and is following through in terms of a review of bail and what else might be done in respect of bail in light of the Constitution, which provides individual protections to people.