John Bruton
Ceist:70 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he has received the report of the public prosecution system study group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17754/99]
Written Answers. - Victims' Charter.
John Bruton
Ceist:71 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the administrative and staffing changes likely to arise in the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Chief State Solicitor arising from the publication of the Victims' Charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17755/99]
Ruairí Quinn
Ceist:72 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the changes envisaged in the operations of the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Chief State Solicitor arising from the report of the public prosecution systems study group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17762/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 to 72, inclusive, together.
I have not yet received the report of the public prosecution system study group. I expect to receive the report in the near future and it will then be submitted to Government for consideration. I am not in a position to comment any further at this stage.
I welcome the Victims' Charter which was recently published by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. In relation to the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Chief State Solicitor, the charter reflects the practice of these offices for many years. The charter will have the effect of formalising this practice and will generally make the public more aware of the services provided. This may involve an increase in the demand for such services and any resulting staffing and administrative issues will be addressed as the need arises.