Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received representations regarding the investigation into the murder of a person (details supplied); and his views in relation to same. [11536/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I can confirm that I have received representations on the matter referred to by the Deputy.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that a murder investigation was conducted by An Garda Síochána into the suspicious death of the person referred to in 1993. However, no person has been made amenable for the death to date.

I am further informed that the investigation of the death is currently under review by a dedicated team of Gardaí, with assistance from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. This includes a review of the original investigation file and the statements of witnesses at that time. An Garda Síochána have made a renewed appeal through the media for witnesses to come forward.