498 Mr. Wilkinson asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to date in 2005 of the Garda investigation into alleged planning irregularities in Waterford County Council; the expected completion date for the investigation; the number of gardaí who have been involved in the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/05]

I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to compile the information requested by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the information is to hand.