Written Answers. - Garda Investigations.
7 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a Garda report on alleged interference with the property and telephones of two RTE journalists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11424/98]
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18 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a Garda report on alleged interference with the property and telephones of two RTE journalists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11429/98]
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28 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a Garda report on alleged interference with the property and telephones of two RTE journalists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11427/98]
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41 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a Garda report on alleged interference with the property and telephones of two RTE journalists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11426/98]
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45 Mr. D. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a Garda report on alleged interference with the property and telephones of two RTE journalists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11428/98]
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69 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a Garda report on alleged interference with the property and telephones of two RTE journalists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11425/98]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 7, 18, 28, 41, 45 and 69 together.
As I indicated in response to media queries, the Garda Commissioner ordered an investigation into alleged surveillance of two journalists employed by RTE. Subsequently, a further allegation of possible interference with the car of one of the journalists was made.
I am informed by the Commissioner that as part of this investigation a senior Garda officer interviewed both journalists.