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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2014

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Questions (319)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

319. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in the context of crime investigation, with particular reference to the more serious crime including murder, the degree to which An Garda Síochána has the necessary resources and operational procedures in place to ensure preservation of crime scenes and pathological examination within the first ten hours deemed internationally to be the crucial period in the investigation of homicide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44388/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The issues raised by the Deputy relate to detailed operational procedures concerning the investigation of serious crime and I have asked the Garda authorities to provide a report on these matters.

The Deputy will be aware that the issues in question are also referred to in the report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate on Crime Investigation. As I have stated in response to other questions today the Inspectorate's analysis provides a foundation for the future development of a 21st century policing service in Ireland, and arrangements are underway to take forward its recommendations.

Question No. 320 answered with Question No. 262.

Question No. 321 answered with Question No. 317.