Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 297: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an inquiry will be set up under the Commission of Inquiry Act 2004 into the circumstances surrounding the confession by Dean Lyons to the murder of two women at Grangegorman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27119/05]

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 300: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1058 of 28 September 2005, if the details in a newspaper (details supplied) on 29 September 2005 are accurate; if so, the reason these details were not made available to Dáil Éireann when the question was answered. [27122/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 300 together.

As I have already informed the House, on 27 June I appointed Mr. Shane Murphy SC to conduct an independent review and examination of the Garda Síochána papers relating to the making by the late Mr. Dean Lyons of inculpatory statements in the course of the Garda investigation into the murders of Ms Mary Callinan and Ms Sylvia Shiels on 6-7 March 1997.

Mr. Murphy has submitted his report to me, and I am considering it. In connection with my consideration of the report, I am consulting with the Minister for Finance regarding the establishment of a commission of investigation. I will keep the House informed of developments.

My reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1058 of 28 September accurately described the position.