Barry Ward (Fine Gael)
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Let us say that I am being investigated for fraud by An Garda Síochána. All of the investigations would take place. My bank accounts might be examined, there might be surveillance and whatever else might happen by An Garda Síochána, and rightly. It would not want to tip me off to the fact it is on to my wrongdoing. Obviously, before the Garda sends its file to the Director for Public Prosecutions, DPP, it will want to interview me. It might want to carry out a search on my house or whatever. However, up to a certain point, I might be oblivious to the fact I am under investigation. I presume the same principles apply to gardaí. I would not suggest an investigation should be concluded without their knowledge. Does Mr. McAnenly understand the point that I am making?