I propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 433 to 435, inclusive, together.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident in question is currently the subject of an investigation by the Garda Síochána Complaints Board. I am further informed that a superintendent of An Garda Síochána has been appointed to investigate these complaints under section 6 of the Garda Síochána (Complaints) Act 1986. The investigating officer will respond directly to the Garda Síochána Complaints Board.
I am advised that to date no member of an Garda Síochána has been suspended in connection with this investigation. The Garda Síochána Complaints Board, which was set up under the Garda Síochána (Complaints) Act 1986, is independent in the exercise of its functions and I could not, therefore, with propriety, comment any further.