Military Police Investigation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Questions (76)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

140 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if the investigation into allegations made by a soldier who claimed he was locked in a locker and made to eat food off a floor during training at an Army barracks is complete; if so, the conclusions of the investigation; if it is still under way, when the investigation will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/05]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

The Military Police investigation in relation to this matter is still in progress. The scale and scope of the investigation is very broad due to the numbers of personnel to be interviewed and the seriousness of the allegations in this case. Fair procedures and due process must be fully observed. Every effort is being made to ensure that the investigations will be finalised as soon as possible.