Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 April 2015
359. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will support a case (details supplied); if she will meet the family involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14411/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware I met with family members of the victim to whom the Deputy refers in his question and their legal representative to hear their concerns about aspects of the Garda investigation into the murder of their loved one and their call for an inquiry. The case in question was among those inquired into by the late Mr. Justice Henry Barron.
I had a review of material which the family provided to me and other available material regarding this murder carried out and I wrote to the family recently setting out my conclusion that I could not recommend the establishment of a Commission of Investigation in this case and detailing my reasoning in this regard. It is a matter of regret to me that my conclusion was a disappointment to the family.
I have recently received further correspondence from the family, which I understand has been copied to the Deputy. I am considering the issues raised in that correspondence and, as I am sure the Deputy will understand, I will respond directly to the family on those issues.
