Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Crime Prevention.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

65 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action, if any, he will take to deal with the present spate of shootings and killings; if these crimes have been identified as drug related; if there is other known involvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15398/99]

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

I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the incidents referred to by the Deputy are currently under investigation. As these investigations are ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage, other than to say that the Garda have assured me that appropriate initiatives are in place to address the issues involved.