James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will have the case of a serious injury assault with a chain saw reviewed in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47875/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed that the incident referred to by the Deputy was fully investigated at the time by members of An Garda Síochána and a file was prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) who directed a prosecution in the case. The case in question was heard before Cavan District Court on the 26th of February 2009 where applications to bind certain individuals to the peace were dismissed. As the Deputy is aware, the DPP and the Courts are independent in the execution of their functions. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the matter.