James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not have an answer to hand on Schedule 3 but I will get the answer relayed to the Deputy. With regard to unresolved cases I assure the Deputy that on Troubles-related matters, there is significant co-operation between Ireland and United Kingdom. In certain circumstances where cases have not been resolved the investigations remain open and An Garda Síochána follow up fully on any new evidence or information that becomes available to them. The responsibility for these investigations of unresolved criminal offences is a responsibility of An Garda Síochána in relation to these Troubles-related deaths.

The Deputy also referred to section 28 of An Garda Síochána Act 2005, which provides a legal basis for co-operation. As I have already informed the Deputy, it has not been necessary to enter into a formal agreement because we are satisfied there is sufficient exchange on a police-to-police basis between the two police forces.

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