Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Ceist:530. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice the status of the inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25721/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 May 2022
Ceisteanna (530)
Freagraí scríofa
I am conscious of the distress caused to the Tuohey family as they await the conclusion of the Inquiry relating to the investigations into the death of Shane.
As the Deputy may be aware, retired District Court Judge, Michael Coghlan was appointed on 11 January 2022 to complete the work of the Inquiry.
While the Inquiry remains independent of me as Minister, I have assured Judge Coghlan that every possible resource will be made available to him in order to ensure that the work of the Inquiry can be concluded in a timely and efficient manner. Judge Coghlan has updated me on his progress to date and has advised me that the Inquiry’s work ought to be concluded by the end of this year, subject to any unforeseen circumstances. Judge Coghlan has undertaken to provide me with further general progress reports to be submitted at the end of July and October.
Earlier this year, I met with the Tuohey family. The meeting offered the opportunity for me to listen to the family of Shane Tuohey, to express regret at the length of time the Section 42 Inquiry has taken to date and to affirm my commitment to the completion of the Inquiry under the new judge as soon as possible.