Departmental Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 July 2012

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Questions (215)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

217 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has given any consideration to the findings and recommendations of the Office of the Ombudsman with regard to the operation of his Department in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will work with this person to find a resolution. [32656/12]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The Office of the Ombudsman investigated a complaint made by Mr. John Shine in relation to my Department in 2011. The Ombudsman subsequently determined that the complaint made against my Department could not be upheld and made no recommendations in relation to Mr. Shine. The Ombudsman has in addition, advised my Department that she regards the case as closed.

Question No. 218 answered with Question No. 211.