James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

On the Deputy's last point, I am afraid there is not. I share his frustration at the delay in the investigation. I understand it is not with the Garda, but there is a multiple of files with the Director of Public Prosecutions who is, correctly, independent of the Government. It is a cause of concern, however, that it seems to take forever to have a decision made on some files. As things stand, I cannot influence the matter one way or the other, nor would it be proper that I could. At the same time, I understand how it frustrates people. It frustrates the Government too, not just in this area but in several others where there are major issues of public concern.

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