Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
528. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has raised the investigation of the death of a person (details supplied) with the Garda authorities; and the steps she will take to have the remaining questions raised by the person's family answered. [41901/14]
View answer547. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a Garda investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42103/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 528 and 547 together.
The case to which the Deputies refer is amongst those being considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case.
A panel consisting of two Senior and five Junior Counsel was established for the purpose. The counsel appointed to the panel were all selected on the basis of their experience of the criminal justice system. The review of each complaint will consist of an examination of the papers in the complaint by a counsel from the panel. Following the review of each complaint a recommendation will be made to me as Minister as to whether any further action is desirable and could practicably be taken.
