Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister intend to introduce a Supplementary Estimate this year to deal with a cutback in the suicide prevention programme? On two other issues relating to the legislative programme, I notice that the programme for Government contains a commitment to lay down uniform guidelines and principles in respect of the punishment of offenders. There is considerable public concern about the situation whereby sex offenders can be released without any information being provided to victims.

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