Written answers

Thursday, 7 December 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Investigations

7:00 pm

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 61: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date by the gardaí in regard to the murder of a person (details supplied); if he is satisfied that appropriate protection was given to the person, having regard to reports that both they and their solicitor had received death threats; if a review is planned of the procedures for providing protection in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41906/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Commissioner is satisfied that all appropriate measures were taken, based on the intelligence available at the time.

Where information is received by An Garda Síochána of a threat against a particular individual the case is examined and a risk assessment is carried out. Where appropriate crime prevention advice is given to the person and family members. In addition, Garda attention is afforded to the individual and their family.

While the threat remains the situation is constantly reviewed by local Garda management in consultation with other specialist Garda units.

The incident referred to is under active investigation by the Gardaí at Swords Garda Station, assisted by other specialist Garda units under Assistant Commissioner, National Support Services.

Two persons were arrested on Tuesday, 5 December, 2006 in connection with the death of the person referred to. The persons have been released, and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

It is, therefore, inappropriate to comment further on the investigation at this time.

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