Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 426: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda file of the arrest of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has been examined by his Department or if it has been independently examined; and if there is an indication on file as to the reason the charges were withdrawn by the Director of Public Prosecutions. [3947/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have contacted the person's representative seeking any available documentation or other forms of information which would support stated allegations of wrongdoing. However, no such information has, to date, been forthcoming. In the circumstances, I do not consider that any further action is warranted at this time, including examination of any Garda records by any person.

The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, is independent in the performance of his statutory functions. The DPP does not inform me of the basis of his decision-making in any particular case and, in any event, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on such matters.