Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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321. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a Garda investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44214/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The particular case to which the Deputy refers is amongst those which was 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, or other public representatives 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, all selected on the basis of their experience of the criminal justice system.

The Panel has provided recommendations to me in all 320 cases submitted to them and has therefore largely concluded its work. To date, 298 complainants, including the case referred to by the Deputy, have been notified of the outcome of the review of their cases. Letters will continue to issue to all complainants, until the process is completed which I expect will be very shortly as we are nearing the end of the process.

I understand that some complainants may not be satisfied with the outcome of the review of their complaint. The crucial point, however, is that every case has been reviewed by independent counsel, who will have made an objective recommendation to me.

While it would not be appropriate for me to comment on individual cases, I will make a comprehensive statement on all matters relating to the process once it is completed, including an overview of the outcomes of cases. I have also asked counsel to produce a general overview report on the issues and trends which featured in this process.