Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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168. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on An Garda Síochána's Operation Chain; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17138/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources and the conduct of Operations.

I have asked the Commissioner for a report on Operation Chain and will revert to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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169. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on An Garda Síochána's Operation Tugboat; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17139/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources and the conduct of operations.

I have asked the Commissioner for a report on Operation Tugboat and will revert to the Deputy directly when the information is to hand.