06 December 2006

Justice

 Yegor Gaidar's Illness

Ciarán Cuffe asked Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request An Garda Síochána to investigate the mystery illness of former Russian premier Yegor Gaidar on his visit here, in view of the fact that news of his illness comes after a series of mysterious incidents involving Russian public figures over the past month.

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): I am informed by the Garda authorities that enquiries are being conducted under the supervision of a Detective Chief Superintendent into reports on this matter in order to trace the movements of the person in question and to establish the facts. I am further informed that these enquiries are ongoing.