Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

209. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 350 of 8 September 2020, if his officials can provide an update on this search; if the search has been completed; if so, the items found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62913/22]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

A significant number of physical files were located and deposited to my Department in November 2020, on foot of the Deputy's initial query. These are in the form of pension files for individuals, which may also contain information in relation to the committees in question from the early years of the State.

A search of these files was not feasible at the time, due to then-ongoing pandemic advice regarding working from home.

However contact has now been made directly with the Deputy's office, in regard to assisting with this search insofar as possible.