13 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans, if any, he has to establish a register of sexual offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15350/98]

14 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans, if any, he has to introduce independent legal representation in court for victims; if so, the categories of victims which will have independent legal representation; the estimated cost of this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15490/98]

82 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals, if any, he has for the provision of separate legal representation for victims of rape and sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15351/98]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 13, 14 and 82 together.

The specific question of separate legal representation in the course of trials is usually raised in the context of complainants in cases of rape and other sexual assaults. This issue, and the issues surrounding the introduction of a sex offenders or paedophile register, are addressed in the discussion paper on the law on sexual offences which I published on 26 May 1998.