Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 53: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in the Garda investigation regarding activities in a financial institution (details supplied); when he expects that a file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in view of a newspaper interview; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the public were demanding arrests and would not support the National Assets Management Agency otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46189/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The investigation, which commenced following a complaint from the Financial Regulator to the Garda authorities, is ongoing and involves a number of financial institutions.

This investigation is particularly complex, involving a vast amount of documentation and a large number of witnesses. Significant resources are being devoted to the investigation, including members of An Garda Síochána with extensive previous experience in the investigation of fraud related offences. The Garda investigation team, which is drawn principally from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation, is complemented by experienced investigators from the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, with which ongoing liaison is being maintained.

My concern is to see the investigation concluded as quickly as possible so that those who are responsible for any wrongdoing may be held properly accountable under the law. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the investigation is being progressed as expeditiously as possible with a view to submitting an investigation file to the law officers.