asked the Minister for Justice if he will state what disciplinary action, if any, has been taken against two Guards stationed at Ardrahan Gárda Síochána Station and another Guard stationed at Kinvara Gárda Síochána Station for having, as alleged, assaulted on July 9th, 1929, Michael Silver, of Rathbane, Ardrahan.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Allegations Against Galway Gárda.
On the 11th July last it was reported to the local Inspector of the Gárda Síochána that Michael Silver, of Rathbane, Ardrahan, had been medically treated for injuries which Silver alleged were the result of an assault committed on him by certain Guards from Ardrahan and Kinvara Stations. Disciplinary charges were in due course preferred against the Guards in question, but as Silver refused to sign a statement embodying his allegations, the charges of assault which were denied by the Guards were not substantiated.
Owing to the incomplete answer given by the Minister, I would like, in the interests of the public, to raise this matter on the Adjournment.