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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 1 Mar 2001

Vol. 531 No. 5

Written Answers. - Witness Protection Scheme.

Alan Shatter

Ceist:

94 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person and her former partner, who gave evidence in court against a member of a major drugs gang, are reported to have been denied entry to the State's witness protection scheme when it is known they are the subject of death threats (details supplied); the criteria for inclusion in the scheme; and the action he proposes to take to protect these persons. [6301/01]

The witness security programme which was established in 1997 is under the direct control and administration of the Garda Commissioner. For reasons the Deputy will appreciate, it is established practice not to comment on individual cases or on operational aspects of the programme.

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