Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of veterinary services for the Garda dog unit and the Garda mounted unit for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27561/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the relevant information from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 492: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to questions in relation to a case (details supplied). [27591/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the original Garda investigation in 2002 into the death of the person referred to by the Deputy concluded that foul play was not suspected and the jury at the inquest held in 2004 found in accordance with the medical evidence.

Following contacts with the family a Superintendent from outside the District where the death took place was appointed in 2006 to re-examine the investigation into the incident. An investigation file was submitted to the Law Officers who directed no action against any third party. During the course of the examination, certain shortcomings were identified and, while they did not affect the outcome of the original investigation, steps were taken to rectify these issues and ensure adherence to best practice in the future.

The questions referred to by the Deputy, which were addressed to the Garda Commissioner in 2006, related to operational policing matters for which the Commissioner has responsibility.