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Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the Nally report on the reorganisation of the Chief State Solicitor's office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29468/08]

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I did not hear much of the Taoiseach's response because of the noise in the Chamber. I would like to ask about comments that were recently made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Hamilton. He argued that if a 3% cut is applied across the board, as announced by the Government, it will not be possible for his office to operate. He suggested there is no fat left in that office. He...

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Accepted.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The DPP pointed out the policy he must deal with covers murder, manslaughter, infanticide, fatalities in the workplace and even road traffic accidents. He hoped to extend the policy to include rape and other sexual offences by the end of next year, which I accept depends on resources. However, he also said recent statistics on rape across 22 countries showed Ireland has the lowest rate of...

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am not speaking on behalf of Mr. Hamilton.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: There are, yes. I am not speaking on behalf of Mr. Hamilton. I am using his words.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Mr. Hamilton is well able to speak for himself.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: He is the DPP in case the Taoiseach does not know that.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach, therefore, thinks he is talking nonsense.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach think he is talking nonsense?

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I know what is Government policy, but I am asking the Taoiseach to comment on the DPP's analysis of it.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Mr. Hamilton is the DPP. I am not speaking for him.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is, therefore, happy with that.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am giving the DPP's view——

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach knows the answer to every question.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: And the Taoiseach has a load of Ministers he does not need.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Now they have to.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach expresses a sense of indignation in the House.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: If he wants to descend to cat-calling and name-calling, or lecturing Members on this side, that is his business.