Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 32: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans regarding the creation of a DNA database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Criminal Justice (Forensic Sampling and Evidence) Bill is on the "A" list of the Government Legislation Programme for this session. A central element of this Bill will be the establishment of a DNA database for the purposes of criminal investigations and the identification of missing persons or unknown deceased or seriously ill persons. Drafting of the Bill is progressing and I expect to be in a position to publish the Bill during this session.