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124 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the standard procedures operated when his office or the office of the Minister(s) of State at his Department receives an anonymous letter; and if he has satisfied himself with the procedures that currently operate. [4095/96]
Upon receipt of an anonymous letter, its contents are examined and, where relevant, issues are raised. It is normal practice to examine each one on its merits and to decide on what course of action to pursue, after consideration of all the available relevant information. There can be no general rule as to how to deal with anonymous letters and each individual case is judged on its own merits.
125 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Defence the standard procedures operated when his office or the office of the Minister(s) of State at his Department receives an anonymous letter; and if he has satisfied himself with the procedures that currently operate. [4096/96]
Very few anonymous letters are received by my office or by the office of the Minister of State at my Department. All such letters are referred to a senior official of the Department for examination. Further action, if any, in relation to a particular letter would depend on its nature and content.
126 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for the Marine the standard procedures operated when his office or the office of the Minister(s) of State at his Department receives an anonymous letter; and if he has satisfied himself with the procedures that currently operate. [4097/96]
Very few anonymous letters are received by my office or by the office of Minister of State at my Department. All such letters are referred to a senior official of the Department for examination. Further action, if any, in relation to a particular letter would depend on its nature and content.
