Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

With regard to legislation due to be published this session, I understand No. 13, the Criminal Justice (Forensic Sampling and Evidence) Bill, is to be published shortly. In that context, is the Tánaiste aware of a public statement this morning from the Director of Public Prosecutions who has given a chilling warning to the effect that he will not be able to run his office in an effective and efficient manner from next year due to budgetary cutbacks?

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