Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been a recent audit of Garda property seized in the course of arrests or investigation; his views on the security of such seizures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20275/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that the manner in which property is seized by Members of An Garda Síochána during the course of their official duties is an operational issue for the Commissioner, and his management team, and I have no role in such matters.

This notwithstanding I have requested a report from the Garda authorities on this issue and I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the protocol regarding the way in which money and drugs seized in investigations are handled, stored and returned to the person from whom they were seized in the event of an unsuccessful prosecution. [20276/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I have raised the matter referred to by the Deputy with the Garda Authorities and requested a report on the issue. I will reply to the Deputy when the report is to hand.