An Garda Síochána
Dail Éireann — 2024-04-30
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Paul Murphy (PBP), Dublin South-West

There is a serious issue with accountability regarding deaths related to the Garda. A reply to a previous parliamentary question stated that between 2007 and 2021 there were 228 fatal incidents either in or shortly after Garda custody. They were referred to GSOC. In 2005 Terrence Wheelock went out to buy a paintbrush. He was arrested by the Garda. He was brought to Store Street Garda station. He died three months later as a result of injuries he got there. The Garda claims he hanged himself but there is considerable evidence, some of which I have previously spoken about, which suggests that is not true. The family continue to campaign for a public inquiry. Does the Taoiseach support that?
Fifteen years later in 2020 George Nkencho's family witnessed him being shot in front of them during a mental health episode. They have not even received the GSOC report into George's death. Will the Taoiseach support them in getting that report and that it should be published?

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Sitting date: 2024-04-30