Written answers

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Investigations

Photo of Jonathan O'BrienJonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work of the Garda review team currently working on the investigation of the disappearance of a person (details supplied). [32541/16]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that management of particular Garda investigations are matters in the first instance for the Garda authorities and I have no direct role in this regard. I can, however, assure the Deputy that I am aware of the various concerns which have been raised about the case referred to.

I am advised that the Garda investigation in relation to the case referred to is ongoing and that the Garda Commissioner has requested the Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT) to examine the case, as a matter of priority, ensuring that all avenues of enquiry are fully explored and addressed. I expect to receive a further update from the Garda authorities after the SCRT completes its examination.

In this context, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to make any more detailed comment at this time.

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