Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Garda Disciplinary Proceedings.

Seán Ryan

Question:

58 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the latest position in regard to disciplinary action against a garda (details supplied) who was convicted of serious offences arising from a incident in Portarlington, County Laois, in which a pedestrian was killed and the driver left the scene of the accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15376/99]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

Further to my replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 10 of 4 February and 83 of 10 March, I am informed by the Garda authorities that a disciplinary inquiry was held on 27 April 1999.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that the member has appealed the decision of the inquiry board and that a hearing before an appeal board is being convened.