Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
23. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects to receive the report from the Garda authorities on the death of a child (details supplied); and if he does not have such a date, if he will request it as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19293/14]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that I received a petition earlier this month regarding this tragic case, as well as further detailed correspondence from legal representatives regarding the death of the child in question. On foot of this I sought a report from the Garda authorities, and while this report is awaited, I have been advised there is currently ongoing contact between local Garda management and the person's legal representatives regarding the case. I can assure the Deputy that I fully appreciate the concerns set out in the correspondence, and have asked for a report on the outcome of this contact and the issues raised, as soon as this is possible.
