Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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272. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29630/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that criminal investigations are properly dealt with by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and I, as Minister, have no role in relation to the conduct of particular Garda investigations. I understand that property is returned to an owner when it is no longer required for the purpose of an investigation, or where a court directs. Where any dispute arises as to the ownership of property in the possession of An Garda Síochána, an application may be made to the District Court pursuant to the Police Property Act, 1897, for an order as to the proper disposal of the property.

However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to this matter and I will contact the Deputy directly when a report is to hand.