Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Ceisteanna (96)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

96. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures which have been taken to advance the investigation into the case of the disappearance of a person (details supplied); if she is being regularly updated by the relevant authorities on all developments arising from the investigation of this case; if she is aware of the growing disquiet and concerns of all those seeking to have the full facts of this case established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26664/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will appreciate that management of particular Garda investigations, including the allocation of resources, and the identification of lines of inquiry, are matters in the first instance for the Garda authorities and I have no direct role in this regard. I can, however, assure the Deputy that I am aware of the various concerns which have been raised about the case referred to. I am advised that the Garda investigation in relation to this case referred is ongoing and that the Garda Commissioner has requested the Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT) to examine the case, as a matter of priority, ensuring that all avenues of enquiry are fully explored and addressed. In this context the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to make any more detailed comment on the matters referred to.