Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)
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129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the conduct of An Garda Síochána in relation to a domestic violence case (details supplied) that relates to the killing of a member of An Garda Síochána in Omeath, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44264/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The tragic events at Omeath on 11 October 2015 caused suffering, grief and distress to the victims, their families and their friends.  Our sympathies are with them.  I recall, in particular, Garda Tony Golden, who lost his life doing his duty serving his community, and the young woman who suffered such trauma and serious injury that day.

The events of that day and matters related to them are the subject of review processes being carried out by the Garda Authorities.  This is in addition to the Garda investigation that is taking place into the shootings themselves.  These investigation and review processes are ongoing.

In addition, the Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is carrying out independent investigations into matters related to the shootings. 

I am sure the Deputy will agree that we should not prejudge the outcome of those investigations.  We should allow these processes to be completed in order that the matters referred to by the Deputy can be addressed and the truth established independently.