David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We would welcome that.

The Minister mentioned that seven court building projects will go ahead. Perhaps he would elaborate on where they are. If the Minister does not have the information with him now he can forward it at a later date to the committee secretariat.

I have previously asked about prisons' energy usage, combined heat and power, etc. Have any advances been made in that regard? I am told massive savings could be made in this area. On community courts, I am aware the Minister is doing some work in this regard. We were highly impressed when we saw them in action during our visit to New York. The committee, in co-operation with the Minister and his Department, would like to do some work on this matter later in the year.

On the payment of fines, I would encourage the Minister to go ahead with his plans in this area. On the Property Registration Authority, anecdotal evidence suggests there are huge delays in this area, with people being told it will take two years or longer for their queries to be addressed, which is not acceptable.

The Minister might inform the committee when the emigration Bill will be published.