Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

Question 12: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, during the planning, drafting and enactment of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, an investigation was conducted into the likelihood and extent of additional administration costs with respect to ASBOs; if his Department has allocated or has planned to allocate additional staffing or resources to undertake the additional administration duties that such orders may cause; the way a failure to deploy additional staff or resources to undertake the administration of ASBO-related matters will impact on the ability of existing gardaí and administration staff to complete their existing tasks in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12845/07]

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