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Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy should not go there.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: He who lives in glass houses——

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy does not have to look too far in her own party. I did not go around touting for lobbyists.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: On the issue of flooding, in the context of the liaison committee I have no doubt the Irish Prison Service and consultants will provide information from the report on the relevant aspects of flooding. I ask everyone, including Deputies from the constituency, to exhort those who have property in the vicinity to allow access, if required, to clean out drains. The concerns raised by residents...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy's question shows the paucity of her arguments.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: When the veil falls, the reality is she does not want the prison in her constituency.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The professionals to whom the Deputy referred will be employed by the Irish Prison Service rather than the HSE.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Rabbitte does not do himself any credit. In what respect is it a relief?

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As I indicated, those subject to deportation orders would be held in a segregated unit where males and females would be——

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: They could be segregated, if required.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: They would be within the prison, but totally segregated from the existing population.

Written Answers — Public Service Vehicle Licences: Public Service Vehicle Licences (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of valid public service vehicle licences issued in Mayo Garda Division is 1,205. I am further informed that, as there is no requirement to use a public service vehicle licence after issue, the number of active public service vehicle licences is not recorded.

Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Ireland was in the first group of countries to sign, subject to ratification, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities when it opened for signature on 30 March 2007. A high-level, cross-departmental implementation group was established in 2007 to advise on any changes to the Government's National Disability Strategy that may be required to enable the State ratify the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to refer the Deputy to the response to Questions Nos. 471 and 472 of 2 October 2007 which contains details of the agencies and other bodies under the remit of my Department including information concerning budgets, staff numbers, date of establishment, etc. I can also refer the Deputy to my Department's website www.justice.ie which incorporates an organisation chart at...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that the persons referred to by the Deputy were previously granted permission to remain in the State on student conditions and that they have subsequently failed to comply with the Immigration Regulations regarding their permission to remain in the State. Permission to remain was granted to them strictly on the grounds that...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Under the Refugee Act 1996 two independent statutory offices were established to consider applications and appeals in respect of refugee status and to make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether or not such status should be granted. These offices are the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. I am informed by...

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested this information from the Garda Commissioner and I will be in touch with the Deputy on the matter in the near future.

Written Answers — Internet Safety: Internet Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Office for Internet Safety (OIS), which was established in March 2008, is an executive office of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and takes over the formal role of the Internet Advisory Board in terms of monitoring industry self-regulation in relation to illegal content on the internet. The establishment of a dedicated Office for Internet Safety (OIS) is an important...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Community-based CCTV Scheme provides financial assistance to qualifying local organisations towards meeting the capital costs associated with the establishment of local community CCTV systems. The scheme also offers pre-development grants of up to €5,000 to enable qualifying applicants to investigate the need for CCTV in their area and to complete a detailed proposal. Pobal administers...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (17 Jun 2008)

Dermot Ahern: As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the...