Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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441. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will meet the family of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [42002/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I can assure the Deputy that I am fully aware of the background to this tragic case and very conscious of the deep distress experienced by the relatives and friends of the deceased in such circumstances. My Department has responded on a number of occasions to correspondence from the family and from persons writing on their behalf in relation to the complex issues raised by them.

I myself wrote to the family last week to convey my sincere condolences on the continuing impact of their tragic loss and to respond to their request for a meeting with me. In the circumstances, and having regard to the separate and distinct role of the Courts under our Constitution, I expressed my regret that it would not be possible for me to meet with the family to discuss the issues raised.