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Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Bill in question is ordered for Second Stage. The Deputy may be suffering from amnesia as it was members of the Opposition who demanded it not proceed recently.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Work is proceeding on that Bill in the Office of the Attorney General. It is not possible to say when it will be published but work is proceeding on the legislation.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: No legislation is promised. Legislation north of the Border is a matter for authorities in that jurisdiction.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I appreciate the Good Friday Agreement and a single regime for both parts of this island would be my preference. I am not yet in a position to legislate for Northern Ireland.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Both Bills are listed for publication this session.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: That is a matter for agreement among the Whips. The Bills will be published.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: No legislation is promised.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The pharmacy (No. 1) Bill will be published this session but it is not possible to say when the second one will be published. The postal miscellaneous services Bill is no longer promised legislation and is no longer on any list.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is unpromised now.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: No.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is intended to publish this early next year.

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The single energy market legislation on electricity will be published this session. The sale of alcohol legislation which will codify the entire licensing law is expected in early 2007.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As outlined in my response to the Deputy's question of 26th April, the procurement of a Managed Digital Radio Service has been undertaken by the Department of Finance on behalf of An Garda Síochána, other blue light services and some non-commercial public bodies. The EU-based restricted tender procedure currently underway is now at tender evaluation stage. When this process is complete...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Explosives Act, 1875, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act, 2006, governs the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks and under the Act fireworks may only be imported into the country on foot of an importation licence granted by me. It is current policy, in the interests of public safety and security, to restrict, to the greatest extent possible, the availability of...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that collisions vary widely in nature and degree of seriousness and the number of personnel who attend and the action taken will vary accordingly. The duties of Garda personnel at the scene of collisions include rendering assistance to injured persons, and, if necessary, to procure medical and spiritual aid and arrange for their removal to hospital....

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that there is no provision or regulation preventing a member of An Garda Síochána from investigating traffic collisions in a Garda District other than their own. However, while a patrol car may be close to the scene of a traffic collision, the crew of that patrol car may be attending to another call or incident, and may not be in a position to attend...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda authorities have recommended that a new Garda station be provided for Greystones, and it is included on the Garda Building Programme. The Office of Public Works has been requested to consider the options available, including the possibility of acquiring a new site, to further progress this project. The acquisition of sites, where required, is primarily a...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that the Land Registry has forwarded the information requested directly to the Deputy. I would like to refer the Deputy to my letter of 26 May, 2006 to members of the Oireachtas regarding a new service for T.D.s and Senators concerning the current status of Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications. As outlined in my letter, the service was introduced, inter alia, to provide...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Bris Garda Youth Diversion Project terminated on 31 May, 2005 as the result of the withdrawal of service by the employer who provided premises and staff to the project. The employer informed An Garda Síochána by letter dated 25 April, 2005 of the intention to withdraw from the project. I would like to point out to the Deputy that the employer, in accordance with Garda Youth Diversion...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers and is obliged to provide sufficient accommodation at all times for this purpose. A total of 3,477 applications for asylum have been made to-date during 2006 and there are currently 5,215 asylum seekers accommodated in 55 RIA centres throughout the State. As part of the...