Written answers

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Department of Justice and Equality

Criminal Prosecutions

Photo of Pearse DohertyPearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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189. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the report by the Garda Commissioner regarding a convicted sex abuser (details supplied) in County Donegal has been completed and made available to her; if she will consider releasing the report to the victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21942/14]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following an investigation by An Garda Síochána, a report in relation to the case was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). I am further informed that the DPP directed no prosecution in this case and that all parties were informed of this decision.

As the Deputy will appreciate, Garda reports concerning criminal investigations are not published. However, I am advised that a further report had been sought from the Garda authorities by my predecessor, on any issues arising from the case, following the decision not to prosecute, and I will consider this material upon its receipt.

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