Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach qualified his remarks by stating that it is open for anybody to make a case to the Department of Finance and the public service for the continuation of a service. There are vacancies in the DPP's office. The Taoiseach mentioned that one vacancy will be filled but that a 3% cut in payroll costs will be implemented.

We do not have much contact with the Director of Public Prosecutions. He is a respected officer of the State with a responsible job to do. He has said on the national airwaves that he will not be able to do his job properly if the Government fully implements the proposed cut in payroll costs. Does the Taoiseach accept the word of the DPP?

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