Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I welcome the comments of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. James Hamilton, regarding jury reform. He believed this was an issue of the greatest importance and that there is a need to ensure juries are properly representative of society. Everyone agrees with that. Given the cuts in funding to the Director of Public Prosecutions, the 5% increase in caseloads and initiatives such as giving reasons why prosecutions do not proceed, is the Taoiseach satisfied the DPP has sufficient resources to proceed with jury reform?

The DPP stated last weekend it is likely that for some time to come the office will have to attempt to maintain high standards on limited resources. This is a clear warning of the difficulties the DPP is having. Does this give the Taoiseach cause for concern that the DPP does not have the resources to do the job properly?

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