Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

A decision on proceeding with a trial or a retrial, which is the core of the Deputy's point, is exclusively a matter for the DPP. Therefore, I cannot understand how anybody other than the DPP can give that answer.

On the Deputy's next question, the Minister last night clarified whether there were any known cases — Deputy Rabbitte also asked that question today. There was no confusion. The Minister clarified it. I stated in the House that I did not have the detail——

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