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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will appreciate that GSOC is completely independent in the exercise of its functions. As Minister, I cannot intervene in or comment on an ongoing GSOC investigation. I am assured, however, that GSOC has the resources necessary to complete the investigation of this tragic incident and it is not possible at this time to give an estimate of the remaining time needed to complete the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Gino Kenny: .... That is the most important thing. The family want truth and justice. They want somebody to tell them this could have been prevented if something else had happened on that day. Whatever the GSOC recommendations, a public inquiry is needed in respect of George Nkencho's death. Anything less is an injustice to that family.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Alan Farrell: I, too, wish to express my sympathies to the family on the tragedy that occurred two years ago. I appreciate the comments of the Minister in respect of the independence of GSOC but I must express my disappointment at the turnaround time. Two years is an unacceptable period to wait for an assessment of this matter to be made. I fully understand the gravity of the situation and, indeed, of...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Heather Humphreys: The shooting of George Nkencho is being fully investigated by GSOC. I hope the Deputies appreciate that I cannot comment on the GSOC investigation because it is independent in the exercise of its functions. GSOC has the power to prosecute following its investigations if it deems that necessary. That is not the case for a public inquiry. This is detailed work that GSOC is doing. It is...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Gino Kenny: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when GSOC will publish its investigation report into the killing of a person (details supplied) by gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60573/22]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Gino Kenny: It is almost two years since the death of George Nkencho in Clonee. George's family have been very patient regarding the investigation into his death, but they want to see the GSOC report as soon as possible. Can the Minister shed light on when the report will be published?
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)
Heather Humphreys: ...of the tragic death of George Nkencho, I want to extend my sympathies to his family on their very sad loss. As the Deputy will be aware, the fatal shooting is being fully investigated by GSOC, which is the independent statutory body established with full powers to investigate such incidents. I understand that this investigation is ongoing. I am advised by GSOC that it has deployed...