Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

The legislation facilitated the Garda in progressing its work. The legislation that was through this House by July last year resulted in the first application being made to the District Court on 6 September last year. It proved very effective in accessing information. I am advised the powers given by it enabled the Garda to secure co-operation from a number of individuals who at that point were being unco-operative. If there was anything additional by way of legislation that the Garda or the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement required to be done, I can give the Deputy an absolute assurance it would be done.

I have to say to Deputy Calleary that I am amused of the image of myself as Eliot Ness. I have no illusions of being Eliot Ness.

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