Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

I welcome the Minister of State's comments in terms of the JPCs making a very important contribution to the overall reduction in, and prevention of, crime. It is for that reason I hope when the review into the operation of the JPCs is concluded and published the Minister will commit to ensure they are well-resourced and well-financed. Not to do so, while recognising they have a very important role to play, is self-defeating. Could we have some timeframe on when the White Paper on crime will be published?

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