Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 221: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the continued refusal by the Government to fully investigate the murder of an unarmed Garda (details supplied) on 3 April 1970 following the release of confidential information relating to this tragic case which was recently leaked and published despite many years of official refusal to furnish the family concerned with similar information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43710/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 14 December, 2006.

The murder of the unarmed Garda in question was fully investigated by the Garda Síochána at the time. I facilitated a briefing of a representative of the family and his legal adviser in this matter by a leading member of the original Garda investigation team, who confirmed my opinion that the matter was fully investigated at the time and that no new evidence is likely to become available.

Although I fully sympathise with the continuing concerns of the family, I am unconvinced that there is any further practical step open to me which would likely alter outcomes in this case.