Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action taken in relation to drugs confiscated here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5683/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that drugs which are classified as controlled in the Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1977/1984) which are seized by members of An Garda Síochána in the course of investigations are destroyed upon the determination of court proceedings.

Such drugs are destroyed under the supervision of a Detective Inspector from the Garda Technical Bureau following analysis, evidential requirements and the written authorisation of a member of An Garda Síochána, not below the rank of Inspector.

The Garda Technical Bureau also facilitates destruction of controlled drugs which have been received at the Bureau from Custom officials under the supervision of a Garda Inspector and with written authorisation from an appropriate Customs Officer. Each operation is documented and all associated records are maintained by the Garda Technical Bureau.

For security reasons, I cannot divulge further details of the disposal logistics.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that drugs which are classified as controlled in the Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1977/1984) which are seized by members of An Garda Síochána in the course of investigations are destroyed upon the determination of court proceedings.

Such drugs are destroyed under the supervision of a Detective Inspector from the Garda Technical Bureau following analysis, evidential requirements and the written authorisation of a member of An Garda Síochána, not below the rank of Inspector.

The Garda Technical Bureau also facilitates destruction of controlled drugs which have been received at the Bureau from Customs officials under the supervision of a Garda Inspector and with written authorisation from an appropriate Customs Officer. Each operation is documented and all associated records are maintained by the Garda Technical Bureau.

For security reasons, I cannot divulge further details of the disposal logistics.