Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The key point in response to the Deputy's question - I have checked this out - is that it is important to follow the money, as CAB has effectively done. The legislation in place in relation to money laundering and the type of activity outlined by the Deputy would allow us to do what he suggests. If there is evidence of that type of activity, that legislation will be used. As I said, one must first have evidence, and where evidence is available the Garda Síochána will monitor, follow up and prosecute. I cannot comment on the particular case cited by the Deputy, but if there is clear evidence that a person in Ireland is supporting terrorism through financial activity the matter will be investigated and dealt with. The new legislation, which has been already passed by the Seanad and will come before this House in the next week or two, provides further powers in relation to anybody who is involved in recruiting, supporting or financing terrorism.

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