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Garda Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

Ceisteanna (257, 258)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

319 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an investigation was carried out in 1997 into a water scheme (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if so, the outcome of same. [28081/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

I am informed by the garda authorities that a thorough investigation was carried out by the Garda into allegations that were made and a file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions who directed there should be no prosecution. As the Deputy will appreciate, I have no role in the investigation or prosecution of cases. This is a long standing principle of our system of justice. The role of the Garda is to investigate alleged offences, to gather whatever evidence may be available and to submit a report to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The question of whether or not a particular person should be prosecuted, and for what criminal offence, is the responsibility of the DPP. The DPP, who is independent in the performance of his functions, makes his decision on the basis of the Garda findings viewed against the background of common and/or statute law.

Gay Mitchell

Ceist:

320 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 8 July 2004, if he will report on the progress of the investigations, the response the Garda have had from the Dutch authorities and the actions taken since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28088/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Dutch authorities are continuing their inquiries into this incident.

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