479. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that when a communication on wrongdoing is received in his Department 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. [17101/14]

I am satisfied that appropriate procedures are in place in my Department in relation to bringing relevant communications to my attention. I can confirm that, where correspondents are advised that their communications are being brought to my attention, such action takes place. I am also satisfied that there are statutory and administrative procedures in place in my Department to address any reports of allegations of wrongdoing.