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Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 8: In page 4, line 20, after "passing" to insert the following: ", but shall not apply to a sentence imposed before its passing and in circumstances where an application could have been, but prior to such passing was not, made in respect of the person on whom the sentence was imposed pursuant to the Extradition Acts 1965 to 2001 or the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, or...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: The Minister referred to the safeguards in section 9 which, however, are not of the order we seek and do not correspond to the point I made on situations where extradition could be refused at present. Circumstances have changed since the political offence exception was abolished but, if we are retrospective in terms of what was an offence but was not activated at the time, the provision in...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: It never stopped the Deputy before.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: The Minister did not refer to the points I made. I stated that section 9 did not cover the political offence exception. Given that the legislation is to be retrospective and the political offence exception abolished, someone who could not have been pursued under the previous legislation could now be pursued even though the offence could have happened 20 years ago and was not an offence at...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: I support both amendments. The amendment formulated by Deputy Ó Snodaigh encapsulates the issue more effectively. It reads, "there are reasonable grounds to believe that the terms and conditions of detention in the designated country would be compatible with Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights". This covers all the areas relating to torture, inhumane treatment, degrading...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: But if the sentence is served elsewhere, such punishments can be allowed.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: The sentence, therefore, could be served in a different format. One could be subject to hard labour, which is a different sentence. For example, one could be sent to Siberia.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: It is also about serving sentences in other countries.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: He never left the country; he was part of the empire at the time.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Section 9 does not state that ECHR standards apply in regard to the functions of the High Court. That is not expressly stated in the legislation and, therefore, I would like the Minister of State to outline where it is covered. He stated section 9 covers the ECHR in the operation of the High Court. I do not see how it does. Even if did, it would be desirable that this should be expressly...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: In those circumstances we should use the European arrest warrant if there is any doubt.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: The option exists.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: It could. Should designated countries be referred to the Human Rights Commission?

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: It has not. Will the Minister allow the Irish Human Rights Commission to examine countries before they are designated?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he will take to ensure that the time spent by applicants on supplementary welfare allowance count as part of the qualifying period and satisfy the eligibility criteria for applicants for schemes such as back to education allowance and others; the further steps he will take to amend the qualifying conditions to permit the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent by his Department on the hiring or use of outside consultants in each year since 2000; if he is satisfied that this practice represents good value for money; his plans to review the manner in which contracts are awarded to consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30945/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concession Scheme) SI No. 353 of 1994 to enable blind passengers to benefit from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/05]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason 147 children were placed in adult prisons since January 2005; the reason they breached international treaties in the process; his proposals regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31111/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí attached to Letterkenny Garda station; the number of community gardaí there; if the community garda who was recently transferred from Glencar will be replaced as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31112/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (27 Oct 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the allegations of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/05]