Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, submissions under section 6 of the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993, in relation to applications for authorisations for the interception of postal packets and telecommunications messages, when made to him by an officer of the Minister nominated for the purpose under that Act, are always considered and decided upon by himself personally; if not, the basis on which the decision is delegated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27937/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with Section 2 of the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993, as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I consider every application to intercept. I also grant, where appropriate, all the relevant authorisations. Accordingly, the issue of delegation does not arise.