Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
105 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has sanctioned an internal investigation concerning allegations that officials in his Department colluded with fishermen in Donegal in fraudulent fishing practices; when such an investigation is likely to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/04]
View answerThe allegations made of illegal fishing, including a possibility of Department officials being implicated, have been formally advised to the Garda Síochána with a request for an investigation. At this time and in the context of the Garda Síochána investigation I do not consider that an internal investigation by the Department would be useful. However, I will continue to keep this under review, to closely monitor the situation and take any further actions that I consider appropriate. The timeframe for the current investigation is a matter for the Garda Síochána.
