Extradition Proceedings.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006

Tuesday, 28 February 2006

Ceisteanna (362)

Paudge Connolly

Ceist:

393 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of new evidence to hand, he will be seeking the return here from Brazil of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7745/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The initiation of an outgoing request for extradition is a matter for the Garda Síochána in consultation with the Director of Public Prosecutions. Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department has any role in the procedure.