Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2010
54 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the nature of the investigation being carried out regarding serving members of the Defence Forces (details supplied); if the investigation is of a criminal nature; when and the reason the investigation commenced; if it has concluded , if not, when it is likely to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38114/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra215 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on allegations that Irish Army officers were selling weapons on the black market to the Seychelles [38311/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 54 and 215 together.
I am advised by the Military authorities that a Military Police investigation into the matters referred to commenced following receipt of information from Mr Joe Higgins, M.E.P. on 24 March last. I expect to receive a full report on this investigation shortly.
In order to afford due process and fair procedures to any persons who may be the subject of this investigation, and to ensure that the outcome of the investigation or any follow up action that may arise as a result of it are not prejudiced in any way, it would be inappropriate for me to comment any further at this point.
