Written answers

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Department of Justice and Equality

Judicial Investigations

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will order a judicial inquiry into the cover-up of the murder of Fr. Niall Molloy in 1985 and implement his pledge to the Molloy family. [53513/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware from the response on my behalf during a Topical Issues Debate on this matter in this House on 27 November, the Garda examination of the case referred to by the Deputy is ongoing. The Garda Commissioner has assured me that each and every line of inquiry is being or will be pursued. Upon receipt of a final report from the Commissioner I will review the situation.

I understand that the officers carrying out the examination are continuing to keep the family members of the deceased updated on progress. While I fully appreciate the concerns expressed about the case, the best form of justice for the Molloy family would be for anyone with a criminal liability for their relative's death to be brought to account through facing charges. This can only be achieved through a Garda investigation and, where evidence of criminal wrongdoing is available, through the submission of a file by the Gardaí to the Director of Public Prosecutions. I hope the Deputy will therefore agree that, in the first instance, we need to allow the present Garda examination to proceed to its conclusion.

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