Vol. 504 No. 2
57 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on the Garda investigation into allegations that witnesses in the Garda McCabe murder case were intimidated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11542/99]
As I informed the House on 9 February, 1999, following the sentencing of persons in connection with the killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe, the Garda Commissioner has appointed a senior officer, at Garda Superintendent level, to investigate the issue of witness intimidation in this case.
It is not the practice for Ministers for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to report to the House on the progress of Garda investigations and accordingly, I do not propose to depart from that practice now other than to say that I understand that the Garda investigation in this matter is at an advanced stage and is expected to be completed shortly.
