Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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116. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an investigation took place into the intervention by a person (details supplied) into a case which led to that case's collapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42037/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The role of the Office of the State Pathologist is to provide independent expert advice on matters relating to forensic pathology, which may be used in the prosecution of offences such as homicides. The Office is independent in the operation of its functions, which is entirely right and proper in light of the very important role it plays in the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.

As Minister for Justice and Equality, I do not have any role in relation to criminal trials such as the one referred to, the prosecution of which is a matter for the DPP, and the management of which is a matter for our independent Courts system. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment further on this matter.