Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reassure ACC Bank customers whose complaints (details supplied) are currently being investigated by the Garda that the investigation of these cases will not be hampered by lack of resources in the Garda; his views on whether these cases are being hampered by a lack of resources causing undue delay; if the Garda will be given the necessary resources to carry out a thorough investigation into these matters, so that prosecutions of these bankers can proceed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21678/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities all fraud complaints, including those of the type referred to by the Deputy, received by them are thoroughly investigated in order to establish if a crime has been committed. All investigations undertaken by An Garda Síochána are dealt with as expeditiously as possible, and directions are then sought from the Director Public Prosecutions on whether to prosecute. I am confident that sufficient resources are available to An Garda Síochána to carry out such investigations.