Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I will revisit the question of the transfer of the State solicitor's office from the Office of the Attorney General to the DPP's office. I heard what the Taoiseach said but I am not clear where the decision now stands. This was a recommendation of the Nally report as long ago as 1999. What is the Taoiseach's expectation in terms of that transfer being effected?

In his annual report, the DPP stated he would like to see a legal policy unit opened in his office. Times have changed and he is no longer concerned with prosecuting files alone. Often, his office is required to give advice on legal policy and he feels the office would be enhanced by the creation of such a policy unit. Has progress been made on that? Has the DPP sought this or has the Government granted resources for it? Does the Government have a view on it?

See this speech in context