Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [23531/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident referred to by the Deputy was fully investigated and an investigation file submitted to the law officers who directed no prosecution. I am further informed that investigating Gardaí contacted the person concerned and informed him of the outcome of the investigation.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23557/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the matters referred to by the Deputy were the subject of a full investigation by An Garda Síochána and an investigation file was submitted to the DPP who directed there should be no prosecution in the case.

Since being informed of this decision the person referred to has indicated he wishes to make a further statement which is currently being taken by investigating Gardaí. When the statement and any ancillary enquiries are completed a further file will be submitted to the DPP for directions.

As you are aware I have no role in the investigation, prosecution or trial of alleged offences. This is a long standing principle of our system of justice. The role of the Gardaí is to investigate alleged offences, to gather whatever evidence may be available and to submit a report to the DPP. The question of whether or not a particular person should be prosecuted and for what criminal offence is the responsibility of the DPP.