Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
673. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the use of excessive police force against young persons and minority groups (details supplied) in McKinney, Dallas, Texas, United States of America, with the authorities in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23200/15]
View answerThe Deputy's question refers to a recent incident widely reported in the media that took place on Friday 5 June in McKinney, Texas. I note that the incident is currently being investigated by local US authorities and that the police officer in question has since resigned from his position. Given that the investigation is ongoing, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the media reports.
