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Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation, which has been much talked about. As the last speaker said it has been ongoing for the last 30 years and has been dealt with by different Ministers, civil servants and health boards. I was a member of a health board in the 1970s, 1980s and part of the 1990s when this was discussed at health board meetings. I recall the views expressed...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There will be no services. We live in a time when we cannot provide hospital services, including accident and emergency services, or adequate staffing for medical, surgical or general hospital beds. We cannot provide adequate staffing for schools, the health services generally and local authorities. I would be interested to know where we will be in another four or five years if we continue in...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I meant a very prominent member of the Deputy's organisation in County Kildare who would remember saying that to me. I raise that to explain what happened then, something that very few can remember. The price of all property dived overnight for no reason. There were various worldwide fears of oil shortages connected with Iran, and the gentleman said that the value of his property had gone...

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Does he agree with anybody?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It does not.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We do.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We read them on a regular basis.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is the case not only in Ireland.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister stated in his reply that he would like the Irish people to know what is contained in the files. Is the Minister aware that we, as public representatives, regularly have access to these files and regularly read verified medical opinion as to the kind of treatment that people were subjected to and that they are likely to return to in some, though not all, situations? Is he further...

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In the past few days, the Minister, rightly or wrongly, deported a family who, I am informed, are living on the streets in an adjoining jurisdiction despite the assurances given in regard to compliance with international law. Is this the case?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I will give the Minister the details.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Nor should they.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Almost never.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is the most extraordinary admission I have ever heard.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Ever.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Is that the case even if they have evidence to prove it?

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gun-related crimes reported in the past 12 months; the number of convictions arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/06]

Written Answers — Organised Crime: Organised Crime (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, having regard to the obvious increase in organised crime, he will ensure the allocation of sufficient personnel, technology, expertise and resources to combating the problem; if his attention has been drawn to the need for immediate action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15677/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has taken steps or proposes to do so, in view of a number of recent robberies in relation to which it appears that criminal gangs had inside knowledge regarding the whereabouts of cash in transit and the movement of associated personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15676/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he proposes to take specific action to ensure that organised criminals do not have access to information relating to cash-in-transit consignments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/06]