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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Questions (338)

Finian McGrath

Question:

438 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff and resources in the forensic department; if the maximum support and assistance will be given in 2004; and if he will make this matter a priority. [5674/04]

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Written answers

I can inform the Deputy that, following the recommendations of a recent report into the forensic science laboratory, the authorised staffing number for the laboratory was increased to 68.5. The number of staff currently serving in the laboratory is 64 — filling 61 posts. The Department is endeavouring to fill the vacant posts as quickly as possible. I can also inform the Deputy that the Department will give every assistance to the management of the laboratory as regards any other resources required to fulfil its mandate.

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