Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he expects the Police Complaints Authority to complete its investigation into the shooting of Diarmuid O'Neill; and when he expects the family will be notified of the full circumstances of his death.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects the Police Complaints Authority to complete its investigation into the shooting of Diarmuid O'Neill; and when he expects the family will be notified of the full circumstances of his death. [48367] Mr. Michael: I understand that the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) expects the investigation to be completed by the end of August. The Crown Prosecution Service and the PCA will then consider whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings should be brought against any of those involved in the case. A police report on Mr. O'Neill's death will also be submitted to the coroner. The coroner's inquest will inquire into the cause of death and the circumstances in which it occurred, unless these have already been established by criminal proceedings following the PCA investigation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 48367; 315 c589W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Complaints Death Crimes of violence Police Police Complaints Authority O'Neill, Diarmuid