Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I stated that other charges can be brought in those cases. I do not believe there is a difficulty in this regard. It is ultimately a matter for the DPP. I do not want to give the impression that I have influence over these cases but my understanding is that in these cases, the DPP has an option of preferring other charges. That will probably happen under Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990.

That deals with those issues but there are other issues we must consider. We should do that within the committee.

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