Garda Operations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2006

Tuesday, 17 October 2006

Questions (151)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

231 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department or the gardaí are aware of the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if the person in question is known to the gardaí; if the gardaí have received a request from the Health Service Executive in regard to the situation; if the Gardaí have offered information to the Health Service Executive regarding the desirability of the situation; if action is proposed or likely in the event of the continuation of these circumstances or their replication elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32681/06]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter referred to is primarily an issue for the Health Service Executive regarding child care concerns. I am further informed that local Garda management is liaising closely with the Health Services Executive in relation to this matter.

I am assured that any breach of the criminal law reported to the Gardaí in relation to this matter will be fully investigated by the Garda authorities.