Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016
161. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if all accusations or allegations of any political interference relating to a case (details supplied) have been or will be thoroughly investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20898/16]
View answer162. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if all the participants in a recently broadcast documentary (details supplied) were interviewed by the gardaí who are conducting an ongoing investigation of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20899/16]
View answer163. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she or her Departmental officials are aware of a documentary (details supplied) and the allegations made therein; if any investigations or extra resources will be put into the ongoing investigation as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20900/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 161 to 163, inclusive, together.
The Deputy will appreciate that management of particular Garda investigations, including the allocation of resources, and the identification of lines of inquiry, are matters in the first instance for the Garda authorities and I have no direct role in this regard. I can, however, assure the Deputy that I am aware of the various concerns which have been raised, including the suggestions and allegations contained in a recently published on-line documentary about the case. I am advised that the Garda investigation in relation to the case referred to is ongoing and that the Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT) has recently been requested to examine this case, as a matter of priority, ensuring that all avenues of enquiry are fully explored and addressed. In this context the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to make any more detailed comment on the matters referred to. I will contact the Deputy directly when further information is to hand.
