Vol. 536 No. 6
96 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the latest position in relation to allegations of corruption and malpractice involving members of the Garda in Donegal; when he expects that these investigations will be brought to finality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15012/01]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the investigation conducted by Assistant Commissioner Carty has been con cluded and a file has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Following receipt of directions from the DPP, one person not a member of the Garda Síochána has been arrested and charged to date. Further directions are awaited in respect of other aspects of the investigation. As the Deputy will appreciate, the DPP is independent in the exercise of his functions and, accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further in relation to this aspect of the matter.
I have also been informed that an inquiry under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 1989 has been initiated by the Garda Commissioner with a view to investigating suspected breaches of discipline by a number of members of the Garda Síochána in the Donegal division arising from the investigation conducted by Assistant Commissioner Carty.
