I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 and 585 together.
First and foremost, let me again express my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Garda Sgt. Michael Galvin.
I met with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) and the Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors (AGSI) on 4 June, 2015. Having consulted with GSOC at my meeting with them in accordance with Section 109 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, I announced subsequently my decision to initiate an inquiry by an independent judicial figure into the conduct of the original GSOC investigation under section 109. Accordingly I have requested the Chief Justice to invite a judge to inquire into the matter and to report to me as Minister.
In the circumstances I do not propose to comment further on the matter at this time.