Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the State erecting memorials to gardaí killed in the line of duty at the scene of their deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21141/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that there are no plans to erect memorials to Gardaí killed in the line of duty at the scene of their deaths. However a working group, established by the Commissioner, is examining the commemoration of members of An Garda Síochána who died in active service. I have been informed by the Commissioner that he is considering a proposal to construct a memorial garden in the grounds of Dublin Castle and I look forward to seeing the detailed plans for it. Of course, the cenotaph in the Garda Depot also commemorates the members of the force who have given their lives in the service of the country.