Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 216: To ask the Taoiseach if he has met with the family of a person (details supplied); if so, the undertakings he gave the family; the action he proposes to take to ensure that the person or persons responsible for the murder are charged and brought before the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24936/05]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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I met the family of the late Mr. Joseph Rafferty on Tuesday, 27 September. I expressed the Government's sympathies on their tragic loss, along with the hope that the person or persons involved would be brought to justice at the earliest possible time. I confirmed to the family that I had raised the shooting of Mr. Rafferty during my meeting with the leadership of Sinn Féin on Friday, 23 September. I indicated that I will continue to follow developments in this case and I will raise the matter again with Sinn Féin in the near future. Any actions in relation to charges and court proceedings against the person or persons responsible for the murder are matters for the appropriate authorities.