60 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the inquiry conducted by Assistant Commissioner Murphy, established following discussions between the Ministers and Opposition spokespersons relating to events in County Donegal; if these inquiries are now finalised; if the findings will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32077/01]

Last year, I was approached by the two Opposition spokesmen on justice who gave me certain information. I conveyed the information to the Commissioner. As a result, Assistant Commissioner Murphy was instructed to carry out an investigation, which is proceeding. I am informed by the Garda authorities that extensive inquiries have been conducted which have failed to establish evidence to support the allegations. The investigation is currently awaiting legal advice from the DPP on one avenue of inquiry.