I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 25 together.
The authorised officer completed the report into Irish Intercontinental Bank Limited under section 19 of the Companies Act, 1990, on 31 May and I received the report on 1 June.
Five examinations of company books and documents are ongoing in my Department under section 19 of the Companies Act, 1990. The companies involved are Celtic Helicopters Limited, College Trustees Limited, Guinness and Mahon (Ireland) Limited, Hamilton Ross Company Limited and Kentford Securities Limited. I expect to receive final reports on all these companies in the coming months.
My decision in mid-1998 to appoint an authorised officer to examine the books and documents of Dunnes Stores Ireland Company and Dunnes Stores (ILAC Centre) Limited under section 19 of the Companies Act, 1990, remains suspended pending the outcome of judicial review proceedings. This was the subject of a recent High Court hearing which concluded on 6 June. I expect the judgment in the case to be made at the end of this month.
Three companies are being investigated by High Court inspectors under section 8 of the Companies Act, 1990. The companies involved are National Irish Bank Limited, National Irish Bank Financial Services Limited and Ansbacher (Cayman) Limited. In the latter case the High Court on 7 June approved an application by the three Ansbacher inspectors to seek access to certain company documentation in the Cayman Islands relevant to their inquiry. I expect each of these inquiries to be completed later this year.
As previously indicated the investigation reports on Bula Resources (Holdings) plc, Garuda Limited and National Irish Bank Financial Services Limited are with the Director of Public Prosecutions. I have no information on the intentions of the Director of Public Prosecutions with respect to any of these reports.