Foreword by the Attorney General

I am very pleased to be associated once again with the publication of the Annual Report for the Office of the Attorney General. This is the Fourth Office Annual Report published in my period of office.

The Annual Report records the progress being made by the Office on a range of initiatives while at the same time ensuring that the core work of the Office is undertaken in a most professional client-centred manner. I am particularly aware of the first-class legal and drafting services provided by the Office very often at short notice on a range of issues and topics. These services are being improved by the new Information Technology and client-orientated initiatives being pursued across both the Merrion Street Office and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.

I would like to thank all of the staff in the Office, including Advisory Counsel, Parliamentary Counsel and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office, and all support personnel and to convey my deep appreciation for the work they are performing on behalf of the State.

Rory Brady, SC
Attorney General

December, 2005

Contents of Annual Report