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Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: If the House is willing to discuss the amendments made in the Seanad together, I am happy to accede to the Deputy's suggestion. The first amendment made by the Seanad relates to section 5. It was on foot of an adaptation of a Fine Gael amendment in that House and it provides that a record shall be made as soon as is practicable but a failure to record the direction with regard to the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: None of these amendments is contentious. Four of them arise from Opposition amendments and give effect to those amendments, whether they were made by this or the other House and whether they are applicable to the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill or this Bill. I do not expect the Deputies to have any difficulty with the amendments.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The eyes of the media are on us. The Deputy can be absolutely sure of that.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I thank Deputies for contributing to this debate. There is consensus that the amendments made in the Seanad were sensible and I am glad this House is willing to identify with them and accept them without division. I fully accept it is embarrassing for Fine Gael and the Labour Party to contemplate division. Within two weeks they have divided three or four times on matters of central...

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Cuffe made the point that one should be conscious of the causes of crime. I agree completely that one should be, because remedial and reactive measures are not the only way that society deals with criminality and the causes of crime. I remind the Deputy that the resources to which he addressed his mind just a moment ago do not emanate from nowhere. They come from the pursuit of...

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The crucial thing that must always be remembered is that those parties that consistently opposed efforts to create a congenial climate for the creation of resources in this society should now rethink their positions. I am a good man for rethinking my position.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Other Deputies seems to be totally blind to the fact——

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: ——that they opposed, tooth and nail, every single tax reduction to which they are now irrevocably committed to maintaining, when they were put before this House.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: They voted against every Finance Bill and every measure that was introduced to make Ireland successful.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: They have a sad attachment to the outdated ideology of another era.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: It may well be that in the remaining eight, nine or ten months of the life of this Dáil——

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: We will bring it to wherever the Opposition wants. It may well be that there will be considerable changes of stance on the part of some parties jockeying for public support.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The proof of the pudding will be in the eating. Two parties have brought Ireland from its knees to a standing position.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Two parties have always been the central components of slump coalitions.

Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: From now on, there is only one issue, namely, whether we want to continue Ireland's success or if we want to elect a slump coalition because that is what the rainbow has on offer.

Written Answers — Internet Crime: Internet Crime (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: By its very nature, the internet lends itself to being used for a wide range of criminal activities. This can include illegal pornography, racist or hate materials, financial fraud, intimidation or any other criminal activity carried out via the internet. Combatting such illegal, harmful and predatory use of the Internet requires a response at national, EU and international levels. The...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,641 (all ranks) on Thursday 8 June with the attestation of 273 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,939 (or 18.1%) in the personnel strength of the Force during that period. The current...

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The following table gives a year by year breakdown of the total value of orders obtained by the Bureau under Section 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 from the inception of the Bureau in 1996 to 2004, inclusive: Year Amount 1996 €2,600,424 1997 €1,899,756 1998 €1,385,808 1999 €1,033,134 2000 €2,083,913 ...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, a New National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 was announced by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen, T.D. on 7 December last, in Budget 2006. Also announced was a landmark decision to create an Office of the Minister for Children, under the Minister for Children, Mr. Brian Lenihan, T.D. who will report directly to Cabinet on matters relating to children...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: The person in question applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being a parent of an Irish born child, born before 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by me on 15 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. It is a requirement of this scheme that each applicant is of good character. The person in question was convicted on 20...