Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2011

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Ceisteanna (394)

Sean Fleming

Ceist:

423 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in relation to the criminal investigation currently under way in respect of practices at particular national car test centres, as highlighted earlier this year in a programme (details supplied); if he will inform Dáil Éireann when the Garda is expected to conclude its investigation; when a decision on whether to pursue criminal charges will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37578/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into the matters referred to by the Deputy is ongoing in liaison with the National Transport Authority. When the investigation is completed, an investigation file will be submitted to the Law Officers for a decision regarding what criminal charges, if any, are to be preferred. The Deputy will appreciate that it would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further at this time.