Mary Coughlan
Question:11 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Justice her views on whether a specialised unit should be established within the Garda Síochána to investigate murders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5416/97]
Vol. 475 No. 6
11 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Justice her views on whether a specialised unit should be established within the Garda Síochána to investigate murders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5416/97]
The detailed deployment of Garda personnel and resources is a matter for the Garda authorities. They have informed me that the investigation of all crime, including murder, is the responsibility of the local district officer.