Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:803 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the serious assault inflicted on a person (details supplied) in County Sligo on 4 January 1998; if his attention has further been drawn to the outcome of the Garda investigations into the matter; if the persons responsible for the assault will be prosecuted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1235/99]