Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the new instructions which have been issued to members of the Garda arising from the recommendations of the Monageer Inquiry relating to the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21474/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I would like to express my sympathy to the O'Brien and Dunne families on their loss in such tragic circumstances. I can inform the Deputy that the Garda Commissioner has received the Monageer Inquiry Report and has considered its findings. He has accepted the report's findings and is committed to ensuring that the safety and protection of children remain a key priority for An Garda Síochána.

The findings of the report will be utilised to refine the practices and procedures of An Garda Síochána to complement the Children First guidelines, which provide the essential framework for the work of An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive in dealing with the sensitive area of child safety.