Written answers

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Deployment

Photo of Clare DalyClare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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15. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the gardaí involved with the Abbeylara case 2000 were also involved, either directly or indirectly, with cases (details supplied) prior to the murder; if so, the responsibilities of such personnel in the investigations prior to the murder; the steps that were taken by the Garda Commissioner to have this involvement investigated to ensure that there had not been a repeat of the shortcomings determined by Mr. Justice Barr in the Abbeylara inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30149/16]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The recommendations made by Mr Justice Barr fall broadly into three categories, comprising command structures at siege incidents, training and the use of specialised equipment. It is not clear from the Deputy's question what connection she is suggesting there could be between these recommendations and the particular case referred to in her question.

In any case the deployment of individual members of the Garda Síochána is an operational matter and is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner.

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