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Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Ceisteanna (41, 66)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

41. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she intends to establish an independent inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) in line with resolutions of both Houses of the Oireachtas. [26128/22]

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Gino Kenny

Ceist:

66. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice her views on establishing a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26058/22]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 66 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, retired Judge Gerard Haughton has been conducting a scoping exercise into the tragic circumstances surrounding Shane O'Farrell's death. The purpose of this exercise is to advise as to whether any further investigation or inquiry beyond those already carried out is necessary and, if so, to advise on the form of such investigation or inquiry and its terms of reference.

I am informed that the Judge is on the verge of completing the scoping exercise and has begun the process to compile his final report. Once that process is complete I understand that Judge Haughton will submit his final report to me.

Once I have received the final report, the advice of the Attorney General will be sought on publication.

I will conclude by re-stating in the clearest possible terms that neither the Government nor my own Department is in any way opposed to the possibility of a further inquiry into this case if that is what is recommended. However, the Deputy will understand that I cannot pre-empt the outcome of the scoping exercise.

Question No. 42 answered with Question No. 32.
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