Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2017
58. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a truck and cement tank will be released from a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26464/17]
View answerI have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter raised and I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of this report.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to your recent Parliamentary Question (No. 58 of 1 June 2017) where you sought the following information:
"...when a truck and cement tank will be released from a centre (details supplied)".
As you may recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the vehicle to which you refer was involved in a fatal road traffic collision in December 2016 and there was an obligation on An Garda Síochána to preserve evidence during criminal investigations with due regard to potential future court proceedings. However, I am informed that on 1 June 2017 the Director of Public Prosecutions directed that there be no prosecution in this case and accordingly the vehicle at issue will be released forthwith. I am further informed that all parties would be advised accordingly by the Superintendent of Thomastown Garda Station.
I hope you find this information useful.
