Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008
360 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consult with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, with regard to making a request to the Government of Botswana in the matter of an investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); and if in particular, a request might be made to the Botswana authorities for a national police force inquiry. [35852/08]
View answerI understand that the Minister for Foreign Affairs is answering a separate question put to him on this matter today.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that they have no jurisdiction in respect of the incident referred to. I am further informed that there is an ongoing Garda investigation into an allegation of perjury alleged to have occurred during a coroner's inquest in this jurisdiction on 30 May, 2007.
I am informed that the Garda authorities keep the family of the person referred to advised of developments on a regular basis.
