Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy is referring to the criminal justice (forensic sampling and evidence) Bill to provide for the establishment of a DNA database and related matters. The heads of that Bill have been approved by the Government. It is complex and technical with many aspects to it. Detailed consultations with the Garda authorities and the forensic science laboratory have resulted in some delays. I will ask the Minister to try to expedite it.

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