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Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I listened to the previous speakers. I am sorry I do not agree with my colleague, Deputy Broughan, who gave a very impassioned speech and warmed to the subject. We agree on many things but I would be more inclined to agree with Deputy Tuffy. This Bill is a sham and a distraction brought into the House at this time to distract people from other issues and direct them to something which they...

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to combat the increased level of activity among organised criminal gangs; if arising from any evaluation he has identified any particular legislative or logistic requirement, having particular regard to the ongoing situation as set out in recent media reports; if it is his intention to authorise any particular initiatives...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the extent, if any, to which he has monitored the reported various categories of crime to each garda division throughout the country over the past three years; the steps he will take to tackle the issues arising of any particular heading; if it is intended to increase Garda strength at the various locations which have shown...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the cost on a monthly basis of free legal aid in criminal cases over the past two years; the number of such cases involving members of organised criminal gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43343/10]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of persons currently recorded under the heading of missing persons; the extent to which their cases are being monitored; the degree to which breakthrough is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43344/10]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of public order incidents reported in the past five years; the number of prosecutions which followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43345/10]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the extent of prison cell overcrowding at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43346/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43347/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to each Garda stations throughout County Kildare in the past 12 months; the extent to which proceedings were initiated thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43348/10]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of cases in respect of which the Criminal Assets Bureau have seized the assets of those involved in criminal activity; the number of cases pending; the number that have been resolved by agreement; the number currently contested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of persons who have applied for asylum here in each of the past five years; the number approved, deferred or refused or pending in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43350/10]

Written Answers — Bail Applications: Bail Applications (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the extent to which bail was granted in criminal cases in each of the past five years and to date in 2010 where the gardaí had objected to such bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43351/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of crimes committed by persons on bail in each of the past five years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43352/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the efforts he has made to combat the ongoing activity of criminal gangs; the way this has impacted on such criminal activity in each of the past 12 months to date; if further measures are required or contemplated to deal with the full extent of such criminal activity as identified during this period; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of successful convictions against organised criminal gang members in each of the past three years to date; the number acquitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43354/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of recognised criminal gangs currently operating throughout the country, the number that are known to have retired, emigrated or are in prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43365/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the extent to which serious crime figures have fluctuated in each of the past two years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43355/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the total number of crimes of all catergories, committed, reported and recorded in County Kildare in each of the past three years and to date in 2010; the number of prosecutions taken, pending or concluded; the number of convictions as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43356/10]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the action taken to monitor the movement of criminal gang members between this country and other EU and non EU locations; the number of such movements intercepted in each of the past three years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43357/10]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (17 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of prisoners on the various forms of early day or special release on a monthly basis in each of the past 12 months and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43358/10]