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Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy may not be aware that I asked the Law Reform Commission to examine that issue. Its report, published some days ago, suggests that it might not be wise to provide for that power after all. We are considering that report before proceeding with the legislation.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The legislation is expected in 2007, as I said earlier.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: No legislation is promised.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is proposed to publish both Bills this session.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: That is almost drafted and I hope to publish it in the first few weeks of next year.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I hope so.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: That measure is on the list for discussion in the House. The proposal for the Second Stage debate was withdrawn at the request of the Deputy's party.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: No referendum-type legislation is promised. The report is being considered by the Government at present.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is intended to deal with the health Bill as soon as the House resumes in the next session.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: That Bill is currently being drafted in the Attorney General's office.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The issue of grooming is being dealt with in the criminal justice trafficking Bill which will be introduced soon. The other legislation is expected in this session.

Written Answers — Maternity Leave: Maternity Leave (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Government recognises the need to provide support to working parents after the birth or adoption of a child, and has already made a number of significant improvements to our legislation to ensure this. The latest National Agreement — Towards 2016 — includes a commitment to continue to enhance maternity leave entitlements, in line with the measures announced in Budget 2006, aimed at...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that following a tender competition, which was advertised in the E.U. Journal, a 3 year contract for the supply of motor bike equipment, to include the provision of helmets, leather suits, rain suits, boots, gloves and polo shirts was awarded on the 20th February 2006. The company awarded this contract is 'A.T. Uniform' and the estimated cost over the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The information conveyed to me by the Garda Authorities relates solely to this jurisdiction and I am informed that seventeen individuals have been prosecuted in the past five years for money-laundering offences. In addition, a number of 'money-laundering' schemes have been uncovered during Garda investigations into serious and organised criminal groupings. The Money Laundering Investigation...

Written Answers — : (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that approximately €13 million in respect of payment cards was lost to the financial institutions in 2005. Of this, €4 million related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Up to 2002, this type of fraud had been increasing by approximately thirty per cent annually but there have been slight decreases since then. It is anticipated that the...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position is that sections 2(7) and 2(8) of the Data Protection Act 1988 (as amended by section 3 of the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003) contain provisions directly related to direct marketing. Section 2(7) provides that where personal data are kept for the purpose of direct marketing, any individual may request the data controller (the person who controls the content and use of that...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 177, inclusive, together. As outlined in my replies to Parliamentary Question No.'s 205 and 208 of 14th November, there are plans under the Garda Building Programme to build smaller standard stations at Kilconnell, Athleague, Ballyforan, Cootehall and Drumshambo stations. Projects are progressed under the various Garda Building Programmes on the basis...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that 988 persons were subject to the notification requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001, as of 20 November, 2006.

Written Answers — Public Inquiries: Public Inquiries (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Examination of the submission made by the Stardust Victim's Committee calling for a new public inquiry is at an advanced stage. It is expected that a detailed response will issue within the next three weeks. I can also inform the Deputy that my Department has advised the Committee that it will initiate and oversee a process intended to lead to the identification of the five unidentified...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (22 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that details of the activities of the Criminal Assets Bureau are contained in the Annual Reports of the Criminal Assets Bureau since its establishment in 1996. These reports are quite comprehensive and include details of the number of cases commenced, money frozen under the Proceeds of Crime Acts and details of money collected by the Bureau under...