Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances under which a motorist who is involved in a fatal collision is prosecuted for dangerous driving causing both death and serious injuries to passengers in the other vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26028/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have no role in the investigation or prosecution of alleged offences. The question of whether or not a particular person should be prosecuted and for what criminal offence is the responsibility of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who is independent in the performance of her functions.