Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2013

Thursday, 4 July 2013

Ceisteanna (208)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Ceist:

208. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is provision whereby An Garda Síochána may release the mobile telephone records of a deceased person to the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32690/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am informed by the Garda authorities that items of evidence generated during the course of an investigation conducted by An Garda Síochána are considered confidential and are not disclosed in the absence of a court order directing such disclosure.