Martin Ferris
Question:114 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda Special Branch held a file on a person (details supplied) in 1958. [19871/04]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2004
114 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda Special Branch held a file on a person (details supplied) in 1958. [19871/04]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that, in the interests of the security of the State, it is not Garda policy to make known the existence or non-existence of a file on any individual in the area of the Garda organisation referred to by the Deputy.
115 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the gardaí have apprehended the persons involved in several morning muggings that took place at 8 a.m. at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if charges have been brought; if the persons involved are back on the streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19873/04]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that there is only one recorded incident in the area concerned for the month up to 29 June 2004. I understand the incident concerned relates to a robbery where a sum of cash was taken. Two suspects have been identified by the Garda authorities but no arrests have been made to date. I am assured by the Garda authorities that investigations are ongoing and the area continues to receive attention from both mobile patrols and community police.