Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2006

Thursday, 7 December 2006

Ceisteanna (79)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

72 Mr. Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the terms of reference and membership of the working groups to produce proposals for the development of restorative justice models has been finalised; if a time limit has been set for the completion of the group’s work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41934/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I wish to advise the Deputy that proposals for the establishment of a working group to review restorative justice nationally and internationally have been received from the Probation Service.

I will announce the terms of reference and composition of the group in January, 2007.

Question No. 73 answered with QuestionNo. 23.

Question No. 74 answered with QuestionNo. 18.