DPP may explain decisions to victims

THE Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) is reviewing the long-standing policy of giving no reasons for decisions, in light of the Robert Holohan case.

The Department of Justice confirmed to the Dáil that the DPP is examining giving more information about prosecutorial decisions to victims of crime.

Junior Minister Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher, substituting for Michael McDowell, indicated that examination of the policy - which pre-dates the establishment of the DPP’s office in 1974 - will explore ways of giving more information to victims, but will stop short of making public statements.