Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The point on imprisonment is not contested, but there are reports of people being arrested at their homes and subsequently released. Obviously, this still has serious implications for their reputation.

My question, which has not been answered yet, is whether the Minister is aware of any specific process the Garda is undertaking to quantify the number of cases in which the aforesaid circumstances apply. As I said, Assistant Commissioner Finn has said 119 solicitors have contacted the Garda specifically in regard to this. Therefore, there are at least 119 people who believe that, on foot of the process as outlined by the Garda in terms of correspondence received, an administrative remedy and the possibility of reimbursement, they require further recompense, which may require an additional process. Is the Minister aware of any proceedings that have begun against An Garda or his Department regarding this matter?

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