Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2011

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Questions (336)

Finian McGrath

Question:

370 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures the Garda has taken to track down the 28 Irish driving licences unlawfully issued to foreign nationals who were not entitled to them; his views on the fact that these licenses were issued; if he will confirm if some or all of the licences have been recovered by gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/11]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following an audit by a local authority, it made complaints to An Garda Síochána. As the matters complained of remain under investigation, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.

Appropriate action with regard to the licences is being taken by the Garda authorities.