I take this opportunity to refer to the work of the working group on the jurisdiction of the courts. As Senators may be aware, a working group on the jurisdiction of the courts was established last year. This is an exciting development which I fully endorse. It is only right that a courts system in place since the 1920s should be reviewed. Mr. Justice Fennelly chaired the working party whose report is now on my desk. Given the massive changes in Irish society since the foundation of the State, the case for such a root-and-branch reform and review is self-evident. Earlier this year I received the group's report on criminal jurisdiction and it contains many recommendations aimed at streamlining and improving the processing of criminal business before the courts. I am examining these with a view to their early implementation where feasible.