Ruairí Quinn
Question:72 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the investigations, if any, being held into the circumstances surrounding the acquittal of a Garda informer (details supplied) who had been accused of smuggling £1 million worth of heroin and ecstasy; the guidelines, if any, issued to members of the Garda regarding the use of informers in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/99]