I want to deal with the proposition that life is not and should not be cheap. I mentioned that a fundamental part of our approach is to ensure there is sufficient custodial accommodation available. There is a related point which I should mention because of some misconceptions that have arisen relating to persons serving life sentences. As things stand, all long-term prisoners, with the exception of those serving sentences for the murder of a member of the Garda Síochána, are eligible to have their cases reviewed by the parole board after serving seven years. This may have created the impression that in some way seven years was regarded as the going rate, as it were, for a life sentence. I want to dispel any such notion. Life is not cheap and must not be considered as such.