Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2016
45. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality is she will report on the investigation into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27374/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will appreciate that the investigation of cases such as the one referred to is a matter for the Garda authorities in the first instance and I have no direct role in this regard. However, I have asked for a report on the case from the Garda authorities and when this is to hand I will contact the Deputy directly.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I am now informed by the Garda authorities that on 31 July, 2014, a male body was recovered at a recycling plant in Dublin 10 and, following DNA analysis, was identified in November 2014. Following the discovery of the remains, a Garda investigation was commenced which remains open and ongoing.
A Family Liaison officer was appointed at the time of this incident and remains in contact with the family of the deceased.
I am sure you will appreciate that as a Garda investigation is ongoing it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment on the matter at this time.
