23 June 2005

Justice

Report on Garda Shootings

Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received any report into the shooting dead of persons (details supplied) and his plans to publish a report or to commission an independent inquiry into the incident.

Minister For Justice, Equality and Law Reform: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Commissioner appointed a chief superintendent to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident referred to in the Deputy's question. The report of the examination has been submitted to the Law Offices for consideration.

In the circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.