asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in the payment of expenses incurred by a garda (details supplied) in defending himself in judicial proceedings on matters arising during execution of his duty, at Cork District Court in December 1977; whether it is proposed to pay these expenses, and if so, when.
Written Answers. - Garda's Court Case Expenses.
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The Attorney General has been asked to give consideration to the question whether the circumstances of the case referred to, which was a criminal prosecution against the Garda, make it an appropriate case for the payment of costs from public funds. The matter is a complex one, involving, inter alia, consideration of a great deal of factual matter as well as a number of important questions of principle affecting other members of the force. I am informed by the Attorney General that it is hoped to complete consideration shortly.