Denis Naughten
Question:804 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the PULSE system will be fully functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24742/00]
Written Answers. - PULSE System.
Due to the scale and complexity of the PULSE project, it was decided that the systems would be delivered in two releases, with the first release being further divided into three – each release building on the other. The first two parts of the first release have been implemented and are operational at 181 locations. I understand that, after some initial teething problems, the system is now very stable and performing well, and that operational successes directly attributable to PULSE have been achieved.
The remaining PULSE functionality will be implemented via the remaining part of the first release and the second release. The final part of the first release is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2001, and the second release is anticipated during the third quarter of 2001. PULSE is expected to be fully operational at the end of 2001.