Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
95. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a full report on the actions and investigations being taken on foot of the reports of the Moriarty tribunal; the status of these investigations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10267/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra160. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the current situation of the investigations by An Garda Síochána and the Director of Public Prosecutions into the findings of the Flood and Mahon tribunals; the stage these investigations are at; when she expects a decision to be reached; if she has set a deadline for that decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10268/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra161. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the current situation of investigations by An Garda Síochána and the Director of Public Prosecutions into the findings of the Moriarty tribunal; the stage these investigations are at; when she expects a decision to be reached; if she has set a deadline for that decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10269/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 95, 160 and 161 together.
The Deputy will be aware that the respective reports of the Moriarty Tribunal and the Mahon Tribunal made a number of recommendations which related to the responsibilities of different Government Departments. The Deputy will also be aware that any criminal investigations into the matters referred to are properly dealt with by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and I, as Minister, have no role in relation to the conduct of such investigations. Similarly, the decision on whether or not to prosecute in a particular case rests solely with the Director of Public Prosecutions. In this context, it is not open to me intervene or attempt to set deadlines in relation to these matters.
However, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that investigations relating to the findings of the Flood and Mahon Tribunals, as well as the investigation of certain matters arising from the report of the Moriarty Tribunal, are ongoing. I am also advised that relevant liaison is maintained with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
While I appreciate that there is considerable public interest in these investigations, the Deputy will appreciate that the overriding concern for An Garda Síochána is to ensure that these investigations are carried out as comprehensively and effectively as possible.
