Written answers

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Witness Intimidation

9:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 136: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of recorded instances whereby witnesses appearing for the State in the prosecution of serious gangland associated crimes have not turned up in court for whatever reason in each of the past three years and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30029/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that the data being sought is not readily available in my Department. I am making further enquiries with the relevant authorities to see if information of the nature sought is available and I shall be in further contact with the Deputy in this regard.

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