Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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537. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of the 320 cases before the internal review mechanism; the number where no further action was recommended; further action was recommended; and of these, the nature of the action recommended. [37400/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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A panel consisting of two senior and five junior counsel was established for the purpose of conducting the Independent Review Mechanism to which the Deputy refers.

The Panel has provided recommendations to me in all 320 cases submitted to them and has therefore largely concluded its work. The issuing of notification letters to complainants commenced on 29 June. To date, notification letters have issued in respect of 259 cases. Letters will continue to issue to all complainants until the process is completed.

I have previously assured Deputies that where further investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, including referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochana Act 2005, etc, I have accepted those recommendations.

As I have already stated, it is my intention, on the completion of the process, to make a comprehensive statement on all the actions I have decided to take in line with the recommendations of counsel.