Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the investigation in a newspaper of 23 October 2010 has been drawn to his attention in respect of the unlawful killing of a person (details supplied); his views that the content warrants the reopening of this case; his further views that the circumstances described warrant investigation under the Commissions of Investigation Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40951/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to was the subject of investigation by An Garda Síochána, which resulted in the submission of an investigation file to the law officers, who directed charges of manslaughter and assault be proffered. At the ensuing trial, following evidence given by the State pathologist, directions to acquit were given by the judge. The question of reopening a criminal investigation into any aspect of this matter is one for An Garda Síochána. There are no plans in relation to the establishment of a Commission of Investigation in the matter.