I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 127 together.
As the Deputy is aware, in January of this year I announced the establishment of a Project Board, led by the Probation Service, to examine specific possibilities as well as the implementation of electronic monitoring more generally, in this jurisdiction. The Project Board has commenced its examination which includes the cost and viability of introducing a pilot phase and I expect to receive their recommendations later this year.
The commencement of the provisions in the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 and 2007 mentioned by the Deputy will be informed by the recommendations of the Project Board.
In tandem with the work of the Project Board my Department will examine the legislative implications that may be necessary to supplement the existing enabling provisions in the Criminal Justice Acts of 2006 and 2007 should we proceed to introduce a pilot phase of electronic monitoring in this jurisdiction for a specific group or groups of convicted offender.