Tribunal reports and prosecutions
Broughan asks when the Government will report on possible prosecutions arising from the Mahon and Flood tribunals. Burton says she lacks the information and will have to revert.
I am dealing with it on the floor of the House at my first opportunity.
Second, in regard to the Mahon and Flood tribunals, we were told at the time of the short debate in this House that files would be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. When will we receive a report from the Minister for Justice and Equality in regard to possible prosecutions arising from the tribunal reports?
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What action is being taken in this regard?
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I share the Deputy's horror at the very violent crimes that have taken place in recent weeks. Some appear to be domestic, while others, as the Deputy observed, are gangland crimes. The issue of whether there is a need for additional legislation, resources or strengthening of the powers of the Garda might be a matter for the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to examine. The Minister has already expressed his concern at what has happened.
I do not have information in regard to potential actions arising from the report of the Mahon and Flood tribunals and will have to revert to the Deputy.