Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Nally report did not cover any of these issues as it was produced some years ago and, as was pointed out, its recommendations effectively have been implemented. I will gladly bring the points made by Deputy Kenny to the attention of the relevant offices.

As the Deputy is aware, the DPP's office is independent in its functions and actions but there would be no problem if I brought the House's point of view to its attention. In a speech he gave earlier this year, the DPP spoke about the point the raised by Deputy Kenny in respect of the lack of information given to families of victims. The DPP's office is conscious of the fact that when decisions not to proceed with a case are made, it is left to legal points rather than the emotional impact on the families concerned. I will bring the points mentioned by Deputy Kenny to the attention of the relevant parties.

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