Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 285: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions that are taking place under the Human Trafficking Act, 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20134/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Síochána that, while there are a number of ongoing investigations into incidents of alleged trafficking there have been no convictions recorded to date for offences under the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act, 2008, which came into effect on 7 June, 2008.

However, convictions for related offences, contrary to Section 2 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000 are recorded against six persons. Section 2 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000, provides for penalties for persons who organise or knowingly facilitate the entry into the state of a person for gain.

Current investigations into allegations of trafficking are ongoing. When they are complete an investigation file will be prepared and submitted to the Law Officers for consideration as to what charges, if any, are to be preferred, on the basis of evidence adduced in the course of the investigations.