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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 13 May 2003

Vol. 566 No. 3

Written Answers. - Garda Disciplinary Proceedings.

Kathleen Lynch

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196 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to reports that a garda who was subject to disciplinary proceedings, since withdrawn, for sending letters to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, is still facing disciplinary proceedings over a similar letter sent to an internal Garda magazine (details supplied); if these disciplinary proceedings are still outstanding; his views on whether this is appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12773/03]

I gave a detailed reply to Deputy Costello on a related matter in the House on 12 March. The principal incident outlined in Deputy Costello's question had particular bearing on the Oireachtas. The Minister was replying in that context and made his views very clear.

The question of internal Garda disciplinary proceedings is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and the Minister has no function in the matter.

Question No. 197 answered with Question No. 145.
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