asked the Minister for Justice whether he is aware that a prisoner in Portlaoighise Prison has made a statement admitting that he was guilty of the crime of arson for which Mr. Patrick Killion, a former member of the Garda Síochána, was convicted and is at present serving a sentence and whether he proposes to institute an inquiry.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Conviction for Arson.
I have been informed that Patrick Killion's solicitor is making an application to the Court of Criminal Appeal and, accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to make any statement on the matter at present.