“When the Gardaí completed their investigation of your complaint they sent an investigation file to this Office. “A review of this decision was sought, and a formal file was subsequently submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Under Irish law, a Department of Justice spokesperson stated criminal investigations are carried out by An Garda Síochána, which then submits a report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). “The DPP is wholly independent of the Minister and the Department of Justice under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amened). “The Minister is unable to direct An Garda Síochána in the conduct of any criminal investigation or the management of evidence.