Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
315. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 16 October 2018, if he has received a response to his communication with the Garda Commissioner regarding domestic homicide reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6932/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been advised by the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána that the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) has introduced a process whereby specific homicide incidents, which are believed to have involved domestic violence, are the subject of review. The purpose of each review is to establish lessons which can be learned from examining the circumstances of an incident, in order to inform the updating of current Garda Síochána policy on domestic violence. While there are no plans to amend the law at this time, the matter is being kept under review, including assessing the UK experience.
