Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 221: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views regarding a matter (details supplied); the actions taken to date to determine the facts of this case; the actions taken to address the issues, if so needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28896/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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These allegations were brought to the attention of my Department some time ago. Enterprise Ireland examined the issues at the time and was satisfied that there was no impropriety involved. Nonetheless, in light of the continuing concerns of the Deputy's correspondent, my Department asked Enterprise Ireland to investigate the matter further in October 2010. The matter was also referred to my Department by the Committee of Public Accounts in November 2010.

Following a tendering process, Enterprise Ireland engaged a firm of consultants (Deloitte) to investigate the allegations. Seven areas of complaint were investigated independently. The report found that the evidence put forward by the correspondent did not support the allegations. The board of Enterprise Ireland considered the matter at its meeting on 14 September 2011. A copy of the Deloitte Report has been forwarded to the Public Accounts Committee by my Department for its consideration.

Questions Nos. 222 and 223 withdrawn.