Vol. 513 No. 4
74 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the investigation being carried out by senior Garda personnel into allegations of serious wrongdoing by members of the Garda in Donegal; when the investigations will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2533/00]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that investigations led by an assistant commissioner into all aspects of the allegations are ongoing. This is a very complex investigation involving a number of allegations which may or may not be related. Extensive inquiries remain to be carried out. In the circumstances, it is not possible, at this stage, to indicate when the investigation will be completed. However, I am assured by the Garda authorities that every effort is being made to bring all the matters currently under investigation to a conclusion. If appropriate, criminal prosecutions and disciplinary action will ensue.
The House will appreciate that there are obvious constraints on what I can say on the matter while the investigation is continuing. I must also have regard to the fact that matters at issue are the subject of civil actions and complaints to the Garda Complaints Board.
