Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Taoiseach the position in relation to the long running dispute involving the State solicitors; the steps being taken to resolve outstanding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15118/07]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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Following a meeting on Thursday, 19 April, agreement has now been reached with the State Solicitors Association. This follows intensive negotiations between the State parties and the Association. It is expected that local State Solicitors will sign the new contracts by the end of this week allowing for the service to transfer to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions as recommended in the Nally Report.