Garda Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2007

Thursday, 11 October 2007

Ceisteanna (139)

Charlie O'Connor

Ceist:

139 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has offered additional resources to An Garda Síochána in respect of the investigation of a double murder (details supplied) on 5 October 2007; the contacts with the Garda Commissioner in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23243/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that he is satisfied that sufficient resources are available to the Senior Investigation Officer. The incident referred to is under investigation at Crumlin Garda Station and a number of lines of inquiry are being pursued by the Investigation Team, assisted by other specialist Garda Units, as required.