Gay Mitchell (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 452: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that the Garda is aware of a situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5123/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy refers to two incidents which occurred in August and September 2004. Following the first incident, proceedings were brought against another person by the Garda and a witness summons was served on the person to whom the Deputy refers. The person was instructed by the court to hand over a medical card and passport belonging to the accused to the gardaí but failed to do so.

Following the second incident involving the same persons a file was prepared for the law officers and the person to whom the Deputy refers was kept informed by the gardaí throughout the investigation. On receipt of directions, gardaí arrested the accused who is before the Juvenile Court. The person to whom the Deputy refers has been kept informed by the Garda.