Garda Complaints Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Ceisteanna (573)

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

575 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received formal representations from a person (details supplied) in County Meath who made a complaint regarding the attempted abduction of his 12 year old daughter; the refusal of the local Garda station to take the complaint; the identification by the girl and a neighbour of the alleged abductor who is a serving senior member of the Garda and the subsequent harassment and intimidation of the complainant, his neighbour and his brother; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21991/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I am acquainted with the incident and the allegations referred to and have sought a report from the Garda Síochána as I indicated I would to the person referred to in the Deputy's question. However, as I outlined to the House on 22 February 2005, I understand from the Garda authorities that an investigation file in this case has been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Director of Public Prosecutions is independent in the performance of his functions.