Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Questions (133, 134)

Finian McGrath

Question:

133 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the Garda investigation into fraud at the National Education Welfare Board and a file sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in 2011, if he will confirm that this file relates to the same Garda investigation that commenced in 2006; his views on the length of time that has passed since the Garda was advised of the fraud in 2006; the reason the Garda waited until 2010 to seek a statement from the then Finance Manager of the NEWB who resigned in 2005 and in 2011 to interview other staff of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7053/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again in this regard.

Finian McGrath

Question:

134 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the Garda received a complaint regarding possible internet browsing of child pornography at the National Education Welfare Board by the NEWB and a company (details supplied) in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/12]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again in this regard.