Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will indicate her support for a public inquiry into the killing of a person (details supplied) almost two years ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60571/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As we approach the second anniversary of the tragic death of George Nkencho, I want to extend my sympathies and those of the Government to his family on their very sad loss. 

As the Deputy will be aware, the fatal shooting is being fully investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), which is the independent statutory body established with full powers to investigate such incidents. I understand that this investigation is ongoing.

I am advised by GSOC that it has deployed significant resources to this investigation. I am further advised that the investigation is at an advanced stage. I understand that a draft report pursuant to section 101 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) has been prepared, and is currently subject to internal and external peer review, as well as legal review. 

I understand that once the report is completed and a decision reached by the Commission, GSOC will issue a statement on the matter. GSOC will also make its findings publicly available as and when other statutory processes permit it to do so.

GSOC have also informed me that they will continue to liaise with the Nkencho family on developments and will ensure the family are given appropriate notice before any public statement is issued.