Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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315. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an investigation into the inappropriate issuance of visas in exchange for cash by gardaí in counties Wexford, Longford and Limerick is under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The allegations alluded to by the Deputy are concerning. As the Deputy is aware, allegations of wrongdoing are for the appropriate authorities to investigate. Those authorities are An Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. I have no role in such investigations as they are operational matters for the authorities concerned. If the Deputy has information in relation to the alleged wrongdoing, it should be brought to the attention of the appropriate body.

I do not propose to comment any further on this matter.