Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

While that is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, last summer an additional 130 bodies and groups were brought within its scope. Almost all of the bodies under the aegis of my Department, with the exception of the Law Reform Commission which is still under review, were brought within its scope. Each Department must examine it. To the best of my knowledge, there are no plans to extend the Act to the Garda Síochána but I think the position is due for review this year. I do not know whether any change will be made but it is due to be looked at again this year.

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