Finian McGrath
Ceist:1028 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on an incident at Dublin Airport (details supplied). [19151/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 April 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
I am informed that a senior Garda officer has investigated the matter referred to by the Deputy based on the details provided. However, her enquiries (which included the viewing of CCTV footage where available and enquiries with relevant Garda personnel on duty at Dublin Airport at the time in question) did not identify the alleged incident referred to by the Deputy. However, if details regarding the flight on which the person concerned travelled to Dublin airport can be provided, it would greatly assist in identifying the immigration control point at Dublin airport at which the person presented in order to seek permission to enter the State. This would, of course, assist with any further enquiries.
The Deputy will be aware that it is open to a member of the public directly affected by the conduct of a member of An Garda Síochána that he or she believes is misbehaviour to contact the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission as the body responsible for receiving and dealing with all complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of An Garda Síochána. A witness to such behaviour may also make a complaint.