Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 16 months after a tragic collision in Quigleys Point, County Donegal, in October 2005, resulting in the deaths of five young people (details supplied) the families are waiting for the completion of the investigation; the reason for the lengthy delay; and if he will assure the Houses of the Oireachtas that he will do all he can to ensure that these families will not have to wait much longer for closure. [5994/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the fatal road collision referred to is being investigated by the Gardaí at Buncrana Garda station and an investigation file was submitted to the Law Officers.

I am also informed that queries recently received from the Law Officers are currently being addressed by the investigating officers. A number of the queries refer to matters outside of this jurisdiction and, in this regard, the Police Service of Northern Ireland are assisting the investigating officers.

I am further informed that the local Garda Superintendent is liaising with the family and keeping them apprised of developments in the investigation.