Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to be in a position to state his intentions regarding an inquiry into the Dean Lyons case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34418/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 20 October 2005 in which I set out at some length the steps which had been taken in respect of this case. These included the appointment of Mr. Shane Murphy, SC, to conduct an independent review and thorough examination of relevant Garda papers, my consideration of same and my discussions with my colleague, the Minister for Finance, in the context of the detailed statutory obligations imposed on me under section 3(1) of the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004. In light of these discussions, I hope to bring proposals to Government within the next few weeks in accordance with the provisions of that Act, with a view to establishing a commission of investigation to investigate the circumstances of this case.

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 520: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to have completed his examination of a Garda Síochána report on the fatal injuries to a person (details supplied) in Store Street Garda station on the 2 June 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34419/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 2 of 20 October 2005. The Garda investigation in this case is ongoing.