Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2009
261 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Garda Operation Tie is still active; the number of gardaí involved; the number of persons arrested and charged to date in 2009; the cost to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41336/09]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) commenced ‘Operation Tie' in November 2007 to target suspected fraud relating to the alleged non-payment of Vehicle Registration Tax. This investigation is still ongoing and the investigation team includes members of CAB, and officials from the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue and Customs & Excise Branches), and the Department of Social and Family Affairs. To date seven people have been arrested as a result of this investigation and charges have already been brought against four persons. The CAB budget is stand-alone and is provided directly to the Bureau by my Department. I am advised that it is not the policy of the Bureau to provide specific budget information concerning individual CAB operations.
