Garda Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2004

Wednesday, 5 May 2004

Ceisteanna (17)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

15 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to establish an inquiry into events surrounding the murder of two persons (details supplied) and the subsequent Garda investigation, as sought by relatives of one of the murdered persons; the progress made to date with regard to his consultations with the Attorney General on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12658/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 143 of Thursday, 1 April 2004, in which I indicated that I am in the process of consulting with the Garda authorities and the Office of the Attorney General in order to assist me in making a decision on the request for a new inquiry into the Grangegorman murders. The position is unchanged. I will consider the matter further as soon all the relevant advice is received.