Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 February 2014

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Questions (189)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

189. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of complaints investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in 2011 on foot of complaints from family members of persons who were killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions where the drivers of the cars involved in the collisions were not members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will provide a breakdown of the results of those investigations including the number of complaints which were upheld, dismissed or are pending. [7291/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Ombudsman Commission that the position remains as previously outlined in the response given to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question Number 144 of the 5th February, 2014. While acknowledging that the Deputy has narrowed the focus of his query in his current question, the information requested is not readily available and the generation and collation of that information would place an inordinate burden on the Ombudsman Commission in terms of time and resources.

As previously indicated, the Ombudsman Commission would be happy to meet with the Deputy to discuss in more detail the information he is seeking and to ascertain what is feasible. If the Deputy would like to accept the offer from the Ombudsman Commission he may contact them directly or, should he prefer, I can ask my officials to set up a meeting at a convenient time.