Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2017
66. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason she has refused to communicate with the legal team regarding the five inquiries which are due to take place shortly following the independent review mechanism findings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7797/17]
View answerThe Deputy should be aware that my Department has written to the legal team referred to by the Deputy with regard to the five inquiries as recently as 23 January 2017 addressing general issues they had with regard to these inquiries.
The legal team, at about the same time, have also been advised independently with regard to their individual clients that my Department had already advised their clients of the matters that are to be covered in the inquiries relevant to their complaints which were placed before the Independent Review Mechanism.
The legal team has also been advised of the steps that have been taken to date with regard to the advice that I have sought from the Attorney General and the consultation which has taken place, as is required by section 42 (3A) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, with the Policing Authority on the terms of reference for the various Inquiries.
When there is further information available, the legal team will be advised accordingly.
