Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2016
70. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work of the Garda review team currently working on the investigation of the disappearance of a person (details supplied). [32541/16]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that management of particular Garda investigations is a matter 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 about the case referred to.
I am advised that the Garda investigation in relation to the case referred to is ongoing and that the Garda Commissioner has requested the Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT) to examine the case, as a matter of priority, ensuring that all avenues of enquiry are fully explored and addressed. I expect to receive a further update from the Garda authorities after the SCRT completes its examination.
In this context, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to make any more detailed comment at this time.
