Gabrielle McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not know whether it is the advantage or disadvantage of being the last speaker, but most of the issues I wished to raise have already been discussed.

On the issue of victims of crime, the Minister mentioned a helpline in her presentation. Will she elaborate on that? Some people who have attended my clinics feel strongly that people who perpetrate crimes get free legal aid, but victims get very little.

Deputy Finian McGrath touched on this. One person is out of work as a result of psychological damage from an assault and feels it is very unfair that the person who perpetrated the crime gets free legal aid but the victim gets nothing. He is living hand to mouth as a result of not being able to work. I would like the Minister to elaborate on the victim's helpline and any additional support for victims.

I welcome the investment in courthouses and, being parochial, I welcome it in regard to one in my constituency. What facilities have been put in place to house the courts while building is in progress? In Mullingar, I hope it will not be moved to another town while work is being done. I hope this is true in all cases because it will affect people turning up for court.

I welcome the €42 million capital building programme for the three headquarters. Are there any more plans forthcoming? Being parochial once again, Athlone Garda station is next door to a building that was acquired for the Garda station. It was to appear on the list but has not appeared yet. Can the Minister provide an update?