Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is evidence of corruption or cover-up in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he has satisfied himself that all parties acted in a proper and honest manner. [28279/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As I have informed the House previously, this matter has been before 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.