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Garda Misconduct Allegations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 April 2015

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Ceisteanna (353)

Niall Collins

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353. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a case (details supplied) as part of the independent review mechanism; when she expects a recommendation on this case from the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14246/15]

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Freagraí scríofa

The case to which the Deputy refers is amongst those being considered under the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach, with a view to determining to what extent and in what manner further action may be required in each case.

A panel consisting of two Senior and five Junior Counsel was established for the purpose, all selected on the basis of their experience of the criminal justice system. The review of each complaint consists of an examination of the papers in the complaint by a counsel from the Panel. Following the review of each complaint a recommendation will be made as to whether any further action is desirable and could practicably be taken.

The volume and complexity of cases has led to the review taking longer than originally anticipated. It is important that nothing arises which might detract from the integrity of the review mechanism. It is therefore considered inappropriate to place a time constraint upon the working of the Panel, although they intend to conclude their work as soon as is reasonably practicable.

The independent review is at an advanced stage, with some recommendations now returned to my Department. I therefore intend to start the process shortly of notifying the persons concerned of the outcome of the review in their cases.

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