Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005
322 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if any audit has been done of the total amount of property allegedly in the hands of criminal bosses; the amount of such property confiscated to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16495/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that a formal audit of the amount of property allegedly in the hands of criminal bosses has not been carried out to date given the inherent difficulties involved, not least because of the extent of potential overlaps between various criminal activities. Data available from the Criminal Assets Bureau may be indicative. Since its inception in 1996, the bureau has been granted restraint orders valued at approximately, €52 million in total and a further €77 million, approximately, has been the subject of tax demands.
