Ivor Callely
Question:204 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have entered the witness protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15175/01]
Written Answers. - Witness Security Programme.
The witness security programme which was established in 1997 is under the direct control and administration of the Garda Commissioner. For reasons which the Deputy will appreciate, it is established practice not to comment on individual cases or on operational aspects of the programme.