274. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will ensure that when a communication in relation to wrongdoing is received in his Department that the communication will be deemed to have come to his attention; if he will confirm that, while he is not expected to personally exercise the function of dealing with wrongdoing, he is responsible for ensuring that the function is exercised;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17107/14]

All correspondence received in my office is acknowledged and responded to appropriately, having particular regard to my roles and responsibilities as Minister in relation to the issue or issues being raised.

Any correspondence containing allegations of wrongdoing is brought to the direct attention of the relevant authority for appropriate follow up.