Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 545: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason, in view of the changed circumstances of a person (details supplied) following the release of new information, that same was brought to light two and a half years ago, when if first became available; if there are plans for an apology to be made to this person based on the experiences they have been through; and if it is proposed that compensation be made available. [19138/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As I indicated in response to Parliamentary Question 332 of 27 June, 2007, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the person in question was arrested and detained for questioning, under Offences against the State legislation, in February 2005 in the course of a Garda investigation arising from the seizure of a large amount of cash in the State. This person was subsequently released without charge.

I understand that the investigation is still ongoing and that a Garda investigation file has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The directions of the DPP are awaited.

As this investigation is still ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment any further at this stage.