Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 October 2023
215. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on Garda Operation Fleming; the number of persons arrested and charged under this operation; and if this operation is currently live. [47157/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I understand the Deputy is referring to Operation Fleming which was established to investigate the sale of illegal access to premium streaming TV content.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that four individuals were arrested and charged under Operation Fleming. Two of these individuals pleaded guilty. In relation to the other two, the prosecution entered a stay on criminal proceedings which is referred to as Nolle prosequi.
I am further advised that Operation Fleming has now concluded.
