Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012
409 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of cold cases currently under examination; the extent to which progress is being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6932/12]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the Serious Crime Review Team is currently reviewing twenty-seven cases. In fifteen of these cases review reports have been drafted and forwarded to the senior investigating officers in charge of each case.
I am further informed that a trial is scheduled to commence in March, 2012 in respect of one case. The remaining eleven reviews are ongoing and are at varying stages of completion.
