Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

From the Taoiseach's latter response, do I take it that there is currently a review of sanctions for breaches of fisheries regulations and that the Minister is examining the alternative of administrative sanctions as against criminal sanctions? Can the Taoiseach be specific and clear in that regard? This is a serious matter. A whole section of society dependent on the fishing industry believes it has been criminalised, which is the sanction it will face if in breach.

Concerning recruitment, the Taoiseach has indicated vacancies, but have new positions been created? The Taoiseach referred to eight vacancies and five solicitors in the process of being appointed, but have new positions been created in either the Office of the Chief State Solicitor or the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions? If so, why is there a recruitment embargo in some areas under broad public service-Civil Service responsibilities but not in these particular cases? I refer specifically to the Health Service Executive.

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