Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

We have spoken today about bankers and their bonuses, and we have learnt that the sham culture of banking still exists. Senator Ross is right to ask what the Minister for Finance has done about the attitude that exists in the banks. What has gone on is an outrage.

I raise this issue again based on the fact a major file is about to go to the DPP's office on the Anglo investigation. Today, I was shocked to learn that the annual report from the DPP stated that his office is fully stretched and, if there is a further increase in the workload coming into the office, something will have to go because of the public service cutbacks. I ask the Leader and the Minister for Justice and Law Reform to ensure nothing will come in the way of the Anglo investigation or of justice being done.

I have received a letter from the Director of Corporate Enforcement, Mr. Paul Appleby, stating that this is the largest file his office has ever handled since its inception in 2001. That office has analysed and evaluated several million Anglo and Anglo-related documents and has conducted over 200 interviews. One file will issue to the DPP before the end of this year and several files will issue in early 2011. While I could not get this information from this House, I got it from the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement through meeting the director at the national ploughing championships. That is a disgrace on this House.

To return to my question, will the Leader guarantee the people that justice will be done and that the office of the DPP will have enough resources to handle the Anglo file and, furthermore, all the other justice issues going through that office? I look forward to the Leader's reply.