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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 12 Mar 1996

Vol. 462 No. 8

Written Answers. - Urlingford (Kilkenny) Drugs Seizure.

Liz O'Donnell

Ceist:

202 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Justice whether a full inquiry was carried out into an alleged leak in relation to the Garda surveillance operation which resulted in the seizure of thirteen tons of illegal drugs at Urlingford in November 1995, in view of the fact that according to gardaí this operation was prematurely ended because of leaks to the media; if such inquiry took place; if so, the outcome of this inquiry; the action, if any, that was taken as a result of the findings as to the alleged breach of security by the leak; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5474/96]

I am informed by the Garda authorities that all decisions in relation to this seizure were made for operational reasons. The Deputy will be aware that I do not involve myself in Garda operational matters.

On the specific point in the question, I understand that the Garda have not carried out an investigation into alleged leaks.

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