Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2022
43. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) has submitted a report to the UN highlighting the case of a person, recommending that the investigation include consideration of issues of race and discrimination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52408/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI want to once again extend my sympathies to the family concerned on the tragic death of their son and brother. I am aware of the report referred to by the Deputy.
As the Deputy will be aware, the shooting of Mr. George Nkencho is being fully investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), which is the independent statutory body established to investigate such incidents. This is the case with every incident involving the Gardaí that results in the death or serious harm of a person. I understand this investigation is ongoing.
I am advised by GSOC that it has deployed significant resources to this investigation. I am further advised that the investigation is at an advanced stage, but that it is not possible at this time to give an estimate of the time that the remaining steps in the investigation will take.
I am further advised that legal proceedings have been initiated against the State in this case and in these circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.
