Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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19. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a statutory inquiry will be held with regard to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24483/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The matter to which the Deputy refers was considered by the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) set up by the Government to review complaints of Garda misconduct which had been made to the Taoiseach and myself.

Having examined the papers in this case Counsel on the panel of the IRM recommended that an inquiry be established to consider issues raised in the complaint. I accepted counsel's recommendation and a letter notifying the complainant of this was issued. The inquiry will be established in accordance with the provisions of section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005.

Arising from the IRM process a number of other inquiries will be also be established under section 42. Officials in my Department are currently in contact with the Office of the Attorney General with a view to determining the appropriate terms of reference for these inquiries and identifying suitable persons to carry them out. Following the establishment of the Policing Authority I must also consult with the Authority in relation to such inquiries.

I will write to the person referred to in the Deputy's question in due course.