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Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Defence Forces who were administered Lariam and the years in which this took place. [30055/12]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention had been drawn to the fact that Eircom will only accept payments through the An Post of a minimum of €20 even when the payee is in credit with their account, or if their balance is less than €20; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that this presents for persons on low...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the new Garda Station at Glanmire, County Cork. [29750/12]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address trafficking into the domestic labour and agriculture sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29749/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to an incident that occurred on 26 June 2011 when a group of adults and children travelled by private bus from Belfast to visit Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin Cemetery before which all passengers, before their departure were videoed by police at the pick-up point near Conway Mill in west Belfast: if his...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the persons searched in the Banbridge incident (details supplied) have alleged that a number of personnel later involved in the search operation were present in the Gaol in Kilmainham, Dublin during the visit. [29985/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to any PSNI Officers or British Army personnel operating in the State during the Banbridge incident (details supplied). [29986/12]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his policy regarding the operation of PSNI or British Army personnel operating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29987/12]

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The leader of the Labour Party admitted that earlier.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The leader of the Labour Party said it was unjust.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: There has been some questioning from the other side of the House of my party's attitude to the household charge, with calls for us to get off the fence and state our position unequivocally. Let me clear up any confusion by making that position absolutely clear. We have opposed the charge from the very outset and voted against the legislation at every Stage in this House and in the Seanad....

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: We have organised public meetings in every county in the State to inform people of our opposition to this charge. We have tabled motions in almost every city, county and town council in opposition to it, many of which have been passed with the support of members of the Minister of State's party. Those representatives seem to be far more in touch with reality than their colleagues in the...

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Government had no problem drafting legislation to dip into the pockets of ordinary citizens, but it is dragging its feet on a Bill that could restore money to pockets and assist those who are in severe distress as a consequence of personal indebtedness. The Minister of State should not lecture me.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I am putting the realties on the record. The Government picks and chooses which troika Bills it wants to draft and implement as quickly as possible. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, referred to our position on rates in the North and he tried to use that as another reason to impose the household charge. It is quite clear he has no confidence in his own position. We are very confident...

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: That is not a fact.

Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Policing Plan that the Garda Commissioner is currently putting together; when it will be complete; when he expects to receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29761/12]

Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I find the answer a little strange, because there have been many media reports on the potential contents of this plan. In my own area, we have had media reports of a Garda district being closed down. We have had reports in Donegal of meetings between senior officers and rank and file gardaí about the potential closure of another district, and the impact that will have. I find it bizarre...

Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I probably rely less on media reports than anybody else in this House because I know how inaccurate they can be. I understand the Minister's position on the Garda Commissioner's internal consultation in the sense that such a consultation will take place before the Commissioner consults with him. How does that consultation work? Is there any role for the JPCs in it? Is there any...

Crime Levels (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: My colleague, Deputy Colreavy, also wishes to contribute and I presume he will focus on rural Garda stations. On Question No. 6, I wish to comment on the report on the cash-for-gold industry which has been published and which is due to be discussed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I welcome that report and I also welcome the opportunity to discuss it....

Crime Levels (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The media report in question stated that this is what the Minister said.