Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the stage of the Garda investigation into the attempted armed robbery of a security van in Foxborough, Lucan, County Dublin on 15 May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21480/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The incident to which the Deputy refers is the subject of an ongoing and active investigation by An Garda Síochána. There is also, as required by law in such circumstances, an investigation under way by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. As these investigations are ongoing at present it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the details at this stage.

What I will say is that, while the loss of any life is of course a matter of regret, I have no doubt that An Garda Síochána have the full support of the community and of this House in taking whatever action was necessary when confronted by an armed gang. This incident provides a further reminder of the dangers faced by members of An Garda Síochána in carrying out their duties and their courage in confronting those dangers.