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Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Is it clear that they are civil orders?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What is the level of proof required?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Is a sentence required? The original order did not imply a sentence; it was a crime prevention measure, or at least was presented as such, and was almost like a civil order. The two proposed orders are quite different and therefore the section has been completely rewritten. We have 30 seconds or so to deal with it.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: This is no way to make law of this nature. We have made substantial progress, except on one issue on which we are not going to touch, that is, the detention period. Had we the facility in any of the preceding debates, we would have convinced the Minister to modify it also. I greatly regret we did not do so.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What projects?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of clarity, will any amendments we have not reached be accepted?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: We have not had the opportunity to discuss the matter. There are amendments left.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I would like to know what we are enacting or voting on.

Sports Funding. (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: That is more of it.

Family Support Services. (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to share time with Deputy Kehoe.

Family Support Services. (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Chair for allowing me to speak in the House tonight about a profoundly tragic recent event in County Wexford. As Members are aware, those of us in the county have come through a profoundly sad few days. People in all parts of the county and throughout the country have been affected by this unspeakable tragedy. Deputy Keaveney mentioned the concern and pain of people in County...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding made available by his Department for the teaching of Irish in educational institutions abroad; the amount of money allocated; the colleges and institutions to which money was given; the effectiveness of such programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15001/07]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number who died violently at sea and accidentally in relation to missing persons who were found dead during the period 1999 to 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14698/07]

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Finance if the increases in firearms licence fees provided for in the Finance Act 2007 were recommended by the Department of Justice. Equality and Law Reform; if other submissions were considered by him in determining the rate of increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14618/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 860: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that County Wexford VEC has refused a higher education grant to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford on the basis that they are unable to provide a utility bill to vouch that they reside independently of their parents; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that it is...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: All is well.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: The Government has had ten years——

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: He should keep his head down.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: More consultants.

Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (25 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made in regard to his consideration of the research commissioned by the Financial Regulator and the Combat Poverty Agency on the nature and extent of debt incurred by low income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15196/07]