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Written Answers — HIV Infection: HIV Infection (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the report of the UNAIDS advisory group on HIV and sex work, published in December 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4971/12]

Joint Policing Committees (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the Minister of State's comments in terms of the JPCs making a very important contribution to the overall reduction in, and prevention of, crime. It is for that reason I hope when the review into the operation of the JPCs is concluded and published the Minister will commit to ensure they are well-resourced and well-financed. Not to do so, while recognising they have a very...

Joint Policing Committees (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: What about the White Paper on crime?

Joint Policing Committees (31 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. The Minister of State will agree that the most effective crime policies, that is, those with a capacity to deliver for communities and individuals, focus on prevention. Crime prevention strategies must take account of socio-economic circumstances. In these tough economic times, policies such as cutting back on Garda...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Acting Chairman should throw Deputy Griffin out.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Acting Chairman should throw Deputy Griffin out.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: And still no answers to the questions.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I wish to clarify what the Tánaiste said in reply to Deputy McDonald on attachment orders. He said there is no such legislation. The Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice and Equality previously said there would be a new fines Bill and that attachment orders would be part of it. Is the Tánaiste now saying that the fines Bill is off the table or that the attachment orders will not form...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount invested in job creation by the State in 2009, 2010 and 2011. [4140/12]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the specific initiatives that he has implemented and planned to create jobs amongst the sectors most hit by the recession, in respect of former self-employed citizens, low skilled citizens and citizens under the age of 25 years. [4141/12]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who carry firearms on a daily basis. [4278/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who hold the rank of detective; and their location based on division. [4279/12]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money spent each year for the past ten years on firearms and weapons for the Garda; maintaining firearms; and providing training for Gardaí on use of these items. [4280/12]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of firearms training provided for gardaí; the number of gardaí who have undertaken this training during each of the past seven years; the number of gardaí licensed to hold firearms; the number of gardaí who have received training in total; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4281/12]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money paid to firearms instructors for Garda training during each of the past ten years. [4282/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Garda traffic corps. [4283/12]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the expected cost of electronically tagging prisoners on release from prison. [4284/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the charges to sporting bodies for Garda crowd control and public order services for sporting events; the amount paid by each body for these services during each of the past five years, and details of the events covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4285/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda escorts for transporting commercial explosives that have been provided during each of the past seven years; and the cost of providing same. [4286/12]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Jan 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will establish an Irish crime council in order to provide independent expertise, research and advice to the Government and relevant bodies on international best practice on crime prevention. [4287/12]