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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: In the time available for answering Parliamentary Questions, it has not been possible to compile the detailed information requested by the Deputy. The information sought is being compiled at present and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 to 123, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 152, 153 and 154 on Wednesday, 28 February 2007. The position is unchanged.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am not proposing that.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Is the Deputy suggesting the Criminal Assets Bureau should lay off Border smuggling?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The answer to my question is clearly yes.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Section 43 also provides for a new section 183A of the 2006 Act. Section 183A concerns the possession of cash, in the amount of at least €5,000, in circumstances giving rise to the reasonable inference that it is for use in, or in connection with, the commission of an offence. As in section 183, it will be a defence if the person can show they did not have it for that purpose. The...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Provision was made in this regard last week.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Does the Deputy want it or not?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: If Deputy Howlin believes electronic tagging is a bad idea, why does he not say so when it is advocated by Deputy Jim O'Keeffe? Deputy Kenny made speeches at his Ard-Fheis about how we will tag people.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is committed to it regardless——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Howlin is doubtful about it. Since he will be the justice spokesperson if the Rainbow coalition ever gets into power——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: He will not listen to Deputy O'Keeffe, who will be up in the back benches wanting one of these things.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am asking the Deputies to be consistent. If they were forming a Government, the Deputy would tell us what they believe. One of the Deputies says it is a good idea and another says it is daft. Let us hear the truth.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: If the Deputy comes up with the ideas——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." From time to time this House is confronted with issues that go to the heart of our role as national legislators. On such occasions, a courageous response on our part can give leadership and galvanise society into clear and determined action. The Criminal Justice Bill 2007, which I am pleased to introduce today, provides the House with an...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Selling sugar or whatever.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: By way of background to this, as the House is aware, I indicated in October 2006 that I was setting a rebalancing committee in process to study the criminal law. I established that committee in November. A series of very brutal murders took place in December and on all sides of this House, there was a call for urgent action on the part of the Government. In December, having consulted with...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I note people's objections to Friday sittings. Tomorrow is to be a legislation day. There will not be an Order of Business, so we will not spend an hour wrangling over it tomorrow. We will get on with the business of this House. I thank Deputy Hogan for indicating support for this Bill. I have not heard an unambiguous statement yet from the Labour Party as to whether it supports the Bill.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I know where Deputy Ó Snodaigh stands. He is against the Bill and I commend him on saying that.