18 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to the statements made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, at a recent symposium in Dublin, in which he said that Irish law was clearly inadequate to cope with commercial fraud and that urgent measures were necessary to prevent the financial sector from becoming a happy hunting ground for sophisticated white collar criminals; his views on the suggestions, made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, that examining magistrates with extensive powers of investigation should be appointed and the Garda be given extended powers to search and investigate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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18 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to the statements made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, at a recent symposium in Dublin, in which he said that Irish law was clearly inadequate to cope with commercial fraud and that urgent measures were necessary to prevent the financial sector from becoming a happy hunting ground for sophisticated white collar criminals; his views on the suggestions, made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, that examining magistrates with extensive powers of investigation should be appointed and the Garda be given extended powers to search and investigate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 2 May 1991

   Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Fraud Offences.

   18 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to the statements made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, at a recent symposium in Dublin, in which he said that Irish law was clearly inadequate to cope with commercial fraud and that urgent measures were necessary to prevent the financial sector from becoming a happy hunting ground for sophisticated white collar criminals; his views on the suggestions, made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, that examining magistrates with extensive powers of investigation should be appointed and the Garda be given extended powers to search and investigate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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