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Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the unacceptable conditions in residential care for many persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17897/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the excessive waiting list for orthopaedic treatment at Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17908/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (28 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a Bill listing the types of weaponry the Defence Forces are prohibited from using or facilitating the use of and the list of weaponry he plans to include in this list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17249/11]

Garda Complaints Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: The report indicates that six in ten adults who complained believed there had been misconduct within the Garda Síochána, while 80% of those surveyed who had an interaction with the Garda Síochána stated they were satisfied in that regard, which is a contradiction. While people said they were satisfied with their interaction with the Garda Síochána, some 60% of adults believed there had...

Prison Accommodation (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is welcome that the review of the Thornton Hall project will be completed by 1 July. The Minister mentioned some of the recommendations made in the report. Obviously, they cannot be implemented because of the overcrowded conditions. I appreciate that legislation has been introduced to provide for community service orders and similar measures that would reduce the number of prisoners in...

Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I welcome the positive notes in the Minister's reply. When is it expected that the civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill 2011 will be published? When will it be brought before the House? The Minister has said it will contain some interim measures which may help. Will it be published before the summer recess?

Court Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I will be brief.

Court Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I will not be 30 seconds. As the Minister will be aware, I am new to this House and I do not know exactly the way this matter works. I would imagine that some sort of cost analysis would be done on any legislation which comes before the House. It is surprising that the Government enacted legislation which it knew would involve a cost-----

Court Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: -----which was not included. Will the Minister ensure that a cost analysis is done with all legislation coming from the Department?

Priority Questions (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I thought Question Time was not due to start until 5 p.m.

Garda Deployment (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the roll out of the civilianization process within the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16882/11]

Garda Deployment (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his response. As he is aware, a highly visible, community-based police service is vital to gain community confidence. With the recent announcement on the recruitment embargo, there is a fear that the number of gardaí on the beat will decrease. The civilianisation programme is all the more essential, but how do we plan to match it up? I presume that the retiring...

Garda Deployment (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: We have touched on the subject of the embargo. Will the Minister give a commitment to the effect that we will not see an impact on front line services, including a reduction in the number of hours that Garda stations are open to the public?

Garda Complaints Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission's annual report 2010; his proposals on the back of its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16731/11]

Garda Complaints Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: The report states the majority of the complaints arose from searches of persons and road traffic incidents. Has the Minister had discussions with the Garda Commissioner to try to get to the root of the reason the majority of complaints arise in this way? Can the Garda Síochána do anything to try to reduce the number of such complaints? Do they arise owing to a lack of understanding? Is...

Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: If there is plenty of time, why the need for a guillotine? If there is plenty of time, one does not ask for a guillotine.

Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I join previous speakers in welcoming the Finance Bill before us. I congratulate the various groups and individuals who have for many years campaigned for equal treatment and rights for gay and lesbian people living in this State. It is clear, having listened to the debate thus far, that no Member will vote against this legislation. It will have the approval of all sides of the House, which...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Answer the question.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: I wish to share time with Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: The sub-culture of gangland crime is thriving in our society. It knows no bounds and carries on regardless of whether we are in a Celtic tiger period or the current recession. It is often described in the media as the criminal underworld, but it is a very visible way of life for many in large urban areas. It is a plague which, whether we like it or not, some people find attractive. Given...