Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2018

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Questions (185)

Tony McLoughlin

Question:

185. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will seek an update from An Garda Síochána into the case of a body washed ashore in County Leitrim in 1986; if new DNA methods will be used to identify this body which is buried in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51039/18]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy and I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of this report.