Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

We cannot have the database without the legislation. Preparatory work is being done and any money that was allocated earlier had to await the legislation. I explained the delay in the legislation because we needed to get it right in regard to the privacy and human rights issues. It is expected that we will be able to commence the forensic science laboratory in the second half of next year, provided the tendering process goes according to plan.

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