Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the death of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8126/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The tragic case to which the Deputy refers was considered under the Independent Review Mechanism - IRM - established to review certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which were made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach. The recommendation made by the IRM in this particular case was that I should take no further action.

Certain matters arising from the tragic death in this case were already being investigated by Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). This arises in part from the fact that my predecessor had referred aspects of this particular case to GSOC. I understand that, that investigation has not concluded. I should also mention that a civil action has been initiated against the State in respect of issues raised in the complaint.

When the Taoiseach and I recently met with the family, the Taoiseach assured them that when the GSOC investigation is completed the question of whether, and if so, what further action can be taken, will be considered. That remains the position.