Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if allegations of corruption and injustice in the case of a person (details supplied) were adequately investigated; if assistance will be given to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17213/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As I informed the House on previous occasions, this matter has been through the courts and a conviction recorded. The court also ordered compensation to be paid and I understand this was done. As the Deputy is aware, the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and it is not open to me to comment or intervene in any way on the conduct or decision of any individual court case which is entirely a matter for the presiding judge. I am not aware of the details of any allegations of corruption in this case.