Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2023
26. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position regarding the consideration of the case for a posthumous pardoning in respect of a person (details supplied) similar to the recent pardoning of a person; when he expects a decision on the question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7652/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, a detailed application for posthumous Presidential pardons for Mr. Sylvester Poff and Mr. James Barrett was submitted by the Castleisland District Heritage, Incorpotating the Michael O’Donohue Memorial Project in December 2021.
An internal review of the application has been completed within the Department, and I have approved a proposal to engage an independent expert in trial law to further examine and review the case of Mr. Poff and Mr. Barrett. My Department has contacted the applicants to provide this update.
Following completion of the independent expert review of the case, I will consider the report and decide how to proceed.
