Garda Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Questions (77)

Kathleen Lynch

Question:

157 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Gardaí have concluded their investigations initiated as a result of a complaint made by the Secretary General of his Department into the alleged leaking of a draft copy of a report (details supplied); if a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22489/07]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed a prosecution in this matter and a person is currently before the Courts charged with offences contrary to sections 37 and 50 of the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004.