Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 September 2013
23. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will have the case of the murder of Garda Richard Fallon on 3 April 1970 independently reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39610/13]
View answerThe murder of Garda Richard Fallon was a terrible tragedy for his family and I want to, again, express my deepest sympathy to them. On top of that personal tragedy, his murder was also an event that can only be described as a heinous crime carried out by ruthless individuals.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the Serious Review Crime Team met with members of the Fallon family on 23 April 2013 to apprise them of developments in the ongoing review of their father's case. Since then ongoing contact has been maintained with the family by the Senior Investigating Officer from the Serious Crime Review Team. I am conscious that this is a matter of great concern to the family but I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would be best to await the outcome of the Garda review.
