Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 May 2008
263 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had recent contact with the Northern Ireland Office regarding the murder in October 2007 of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17606/08]
View answerThis was a particularly shocking and brutal murder, one which has been widely, and rightly, condemned.
My predecessor met with the parents of the deceased young man, as did the then Taoiseach and also the previous Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. They conveyed to them the sympathy of the Government on their terrible loss and the Government's determination to see justice done in this matter.
A very active criminal investigation by An Garda Síochána is ongoing and receiving excellent co-operation and assistance from the PSNI.
My colleague, the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Brian Lenihan T.D. has discussed this case with Secretary of State Shaun Woodward and NIO Security Minister Paul Goggins in the context of the ongoing investigation.
I would again urge anyone who has information on this terrible murder to pass it on to the two police forces. It is only through full co-operation with the law enforcement agencies that the authors of this vicious crime will be brought to justice.
