Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 341: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if charges are pending in this State against the persons known as the Columbia Three; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1929/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into this matter is ongoing and that enquiries with the Colombian authorities are continuing. I am further informed that when these are completed, the Garda Síochána will further consider referral to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 342: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if any charges are pending against personnel in respect of the carrying out of the Northern Ireland bank raid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1930/07]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 344: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the proceeds of the Northern Ireland bank raid have not been laundered for political purposes in this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1932/07]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 345: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the ongoing investigation into the Northern Ireland bank raid, in so far as its implications impinge on personnel and activities in this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1933/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 342, 344 and 345 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that a number of persons were arrested and a significant sum of money was recovered as part of a Garda operation in February 2005. In this regard, an extensive Garda investigation was conducted, which included enquiries in Northern Ireland.

I am further informed that the Garda Síochána has submitted an investigation file to the Director of Public Prosecutions; directions are awaited. In the circumstances, therefore, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matter.