White collar crime unit needs 'substantial resources', new report shows

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will launch the report today. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Serious under-funding of the Garda unit aimed at tackling white-collar crime is hampering the State’s ability to tackle such criminals and “substantial resources” are now required, a new Government report concludes.

The report, Review of structures and strategies to prevent, investigate and penalise economic crime and corruptionwas written by former DPP James Hamilton and will be launched by Justice Minister Helen McEntee today.