Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the claim of further evidence available in relation to an assault case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39012/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The case to which the Deputy refers is amongst those being considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case. A panel consisting of two Senior and five Junior Counsel was established for the purpose. The counsel appointed to the panel were all selected on the basis of their experience of the criminal justice system. The review of each complaint will consist of an examination of the papers in the complaint by a counsel from the panel. Following the review of each complaint a recommendation will be made to me as Minister as to what action, if any, is required.

I can confirm that the documentation referred to has been forwarded to the panel for inclusion in the papers already submitted in the complaint.