Garda Powers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Ceisteanna (673)

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan

Ceist:

673. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the law under which gardaí may confiscate and keep for seven months the personal property of a person (details supplied) without an explanation or legal order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5657/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on the matters raised by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the report is to hand.