Dr. John Lawlor:

I cannot answer the question on the number of files that went to the DPP but I am happy to get back to the committee with an answer. I do not know off the top of my head and I would not like to guess at the figure.

As Mr. Elliot stated, we observed all our reporting obligations in respect of Tusla and An Garda Síochána and, in the other jurisdiction, in the context of the PSNI. Prosecution is a matter for the respective prosecution authorities and the police. I am not trying to dodge the question, I just do not want to guess the answer. I hope the Deputy will accept that.