Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2021
202. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if a promised review took place following the conviction of a person (details supplied) for rape; the details of the outcome of the review; if the review will be published; the cost of the inquiry surrounding this particular case incurred by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54950/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that in 2017 arising from an incident of false imprisonment and rape, the former Assistant Commissioner of the Dublin Metropolitan Region appointed a Chief Superintendent to conduct a fact finding review surrounding the issues of bail and breaches of bail.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that following the outcome of this review, an interdepartmental working group within An Garda Síochána was then established to commence further examination into matters identified. The work of this group is ongoing.
There was no representation from my Department on the Working Group and there have been no cost implications.
