I have sought an up to date report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters referred to and will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
Before addressing the particular issues involved, I want to underline that I very much appreciate that the family in question are dealing with a very distressing situation as a result of their bereavement.
The Deputy will recall from my reply to your Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 13 October 2015 that the Garda authorities had advised that the review of the case in question had been completed, the solicitors for the family in question had been notified and that it was intended to arrange a meeting with family members. I am further advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda review did not uncover any additional relevant information in relation to the case. The conclusion reached by the State Pathologist in the case was that the deceased died from natural causes.
I also understand that the investigating officers in this case are available to meet with the family of the deceased to discuss further the findings of the review or any other relevant aspects of the case.
