Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2010

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Questions (160, 161)

Pat Rabbitte

Question:

197 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to allegations of dereliction of duty by a number of the gardaí at a location (details supplied); if he is satisfied that the matter has been properly and fairly investigated; his views on whether it is acceptable that a conscientious garda can be scapegoated merely for seeking to provide an honest service to the public; if he will outline the position regarding the investigation at this Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41775/10]

Pat Rabbitte

Question:

198 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to claims that a conscientious garda has been scapegoated at a location (details provided); his views on whether the issues surrounding this case have been adequately and fairly investigated; the up-to-date position regarding this investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41776/10]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together.

The matters referred to by the Deputy remain under Garda investigation and it would, therefore, be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.