Written answers

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Investigations

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will have the case of the murder of Garda Richard Fallon on 3 April 1970 independently reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54354/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Let me firstly say that I want to, again, express my deepest sympathy to the family of Garda Fallon. His murder was a dreadful tragedy and can only be described as a heinous crime carried out by ruthless individuals.

As the Deputy will be aware, this case is currently being examined by An Garda Síochána’s Serious Crime Review Team. I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is anticipated that the assessment will now be completed by the end of the year. I am conscious that this is a matter of great concern to the Fallon family but I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would be best to await the outcome of the Garda assessment.

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