State Pardons

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2020

Thursday, 1 October 2020

Ceisteanna (242)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

242. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the status of efforts to pardon a person (details supplied); if the continuation of the process initiated by her immediate predecessor will be prioritised such that a pardon will be granted and closure can be given to their relatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27703/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

I want to thank the Deputy for raising this matter with me, which I know he has previously raised with my predecessor as Minister.

The case in question has received detailed consideration by officials in my Department and a relevant academic has been engaged to provide expert opinion on the matter.

I will write to the Deputy directly with a further update.