Michael McNamara
Question:160. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice how many files were prepared for the DPP in respect of suspected offences contrary to section 11 of the Immigration Act 2004 in 2023. [3209/24]
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Questions (160, 161)
Michael McNamara
Question:161. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice how many prosecutions in respect of alleged offences contrary to section 11 of the Immigration Act 2004 in 2023. [3210/24]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together.
As the Deputy will be aware, the prosecution of offences in these instances are a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Director of Public Prosecutions, who are independent in the exercise of their functions in this regard; as Minister I have no role in such prosecutions.
Question No. 161 answered with Question No. 160.