Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015
265. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality , further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 29 January 2015 in reply to which she stated that she has raised the issue with the Garda authorities and will contact this Deputy with a response, when a reply will issue in relation to this matter. [17627/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am, of course, conscious of the distress and continuing impact on family and friends when a person goes missing but the Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the management of such investigations, which are a matter for An Garda Síochána.
I am, however, assured by the Garda authorities that all incidents where persons have been reported missing, including the one referred to, remain under investigation until such time as the person is located and that An Garda Síochána reviews missing persons cases on a regular basis. In this regard, I am advised that the footage referred to by the Deputy has been reviewed by the Gardaí.
I am further advised by the Garda authorities that the most recent media appeal in relation to the case referred to was made in conjunction with the family concerned in February of this year, to coincide with the anniversary of the last sighting of their missing relative, and that Garda liaison is being maintained on ongoing basis with the family.
