Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 7 Mar 2000

Vol. 515 No. 6

Written Answers. - Garda Investigations.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

45 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda has completed its investigation into allegations made in a letter sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions and a Galway solicitor, apparently from a garda, suggesting irregularities in the detention of a woman who later faced serious arms charges in the Special Criminal Court and whose prosecution was subsequently dropped by a decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6845/00]

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

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the matter has now been fully investigated and that a report has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions to whom the original complaint was made.