Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there have been judicial investigations into cases of extraordinary rendition; if so, the results to date in 2006. [3734/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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In any case where unlawful activity is suspected, the authority responsible for the investigation of such matters is the Garda Síochána.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that two formal complaints alleging breaches of domestic and international law were made in October and December 2004. I am further informed that both complaints were thoroughly investigated by the Garda Síochána and that extensive investigation files were submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP. In both instances, the DPP directed that no prosecutions be initiated, as no evidence was adduced of any unlawful activity.

I am also informed that a third complaint was made in general terms in November 2005. The complainant in the case was interviewed by the Garda Síochána. However, inquiries to date have not resulted in prima facie evidence of a criminal offence being established.