Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Ceisteanna (173)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

173. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she has received the advice she requested from the Attorney General regarding the publication of a report (details supplied); the reason for the delay in the issuing of this advice; the number of times her office has sought an update on this matter from the Office of the Attorney General; if she will now publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47102/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation

I received a report under Section 955(1)(a) of the Companies Act 2014 from the Director of Corporate Enforcement on 23 June.  This Report addresses the issues highlighted by Judge Aylmer in his ruling in the case of DPP v Sean Fitzpatrick. The report sets out the facts relating to the case and does not purport to be an investigation or an enquiry.

The Report has been the subject of detailed consultation with the Office of the Attorney General both at ministerial and official level. I received further advice from the Attorney General recently, which I am considering with my officials.