Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
102. Deputy Denis Naughten 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. [46431/13]
View answerGarda Richard Fallon’s murder in April 1970 was a terrible tragedy for his family and I want to, again, express my deepest sympathy to them. Garda Fallon’s callous killing was a heinous crime perpetrated by ruthless individuals.
The Serious Review Crime Team of the Garda Síochána is carrying out a review of this case. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the Serious Review Crime Team met with members of the Fallon family in April this year to apprise them of developments in the ongoing review of their father's case. Since then contact has been maintained with the family on an ongoing basis by the Senior Investigating Officer from the Serious Crime Review Team. The Deputy will appreciate that we must await the outcome of the review.
