Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I had the opportunity to look at some of the figures recently. It concerns me that the number of convictions for white collar crime has dropped substantially in the period from 2003 to 2010. I am not sure what the figures are for 2011. The figures I have uncovered show a drop from 579 convictions in 2003 to 278 in 2010. Can the Commissioner give an explanation for that? Is there a problem with resources and has he discussed this with the Minister? Can he suggest anything to achieve more success in bringing white collar crime cases to a successful conclusion?