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Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: As I do.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: There were different circumstances.

Legislative Programme (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the progress made regarding the Regulation of Lobbying Bill. [28249/12]

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to include third level institutions in the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill enabling academics to take up posts within the civil and public sector; and when he intends to publish this Bill. [28248/12]

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: We are opposed to extending it-----

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is the match.

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: A Polish schoolteacher.

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister knows that that is not what we are opposed to.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It will be if the Government keeps implementing such policies.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: That is not true. There are waivers.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister of State should reduce his scriptwriters' pay.

Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Garda investigation into Anglo Irish Bank will be complete; if his attention has been drawn to the contents of the files which have been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; the number of officers from the Garda Fraud Squad involved in the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I do not want to repeat this, but it would be useful if we could get the written answers. Sometimes the Minister does not have enough time and is cut off and then we try to ask supplementary questions on half an answer. The Oireachtas Service might take this into account and supply us with the written answers as well in order that we can ask informed supplementary questions. I am well aware...

Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is important that people know the investigation is, in the Minister's words, substantially complete, the files are with the DPP and it is a matter for her. We look forward to the outcome of her deliberations on it. Perhaps the Minister could comment on the fact there was only one forensic accountant attached to the Garda investigation. In the Minister's opinion, was this appropriate?...

Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Policing Plan that the Garda Commissioner is currently putting together; when it will be complete; when he expects to receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29761/12]

Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I find the answer a little strange, because there have been many media reports on the potential contents of this plan. In my own area, we have had media reports of a Garda district being closed down. We have had reports in Donegal of meetings between senior officers and rank and file gardaí about the potential closure of another district, and the impact that will have. I find it bizarre...

Garda Deployment (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I probably rely less on media reports than anybody else in this House because I know how inaccurate they can be. I understand the Minister's position on the Garda Commissioner's internal consultation in the sense that such a consultation will take place before the Commissioner consults with him. How does that consultation work? Is there any role for the JPCs in it? Is there any...

Crime Levels (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: My colleague, Deputy Colreavy, also wishes to contribute and I presume he will focus on rural Garda stations. On Question No. 6, I wish to comment on the report on the cash-for-gold industry which has been published and which is due to be discussed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I welcome that report and I also welcome the opportunity to discuss it....

Crime Levels (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The media report in question stated that this is what the Minister said.

Crime Levels (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I merely wish to clarify a matter. I do not suggest shops knowingly engage in criminal activity, but it is important to have regulation to protect, not only victims of burglaries but also the proprietors of the shops themselves. We do not want shops to be used unknowingly to sell stolen goods. Regulation is equally important for the owners of shops who want to carry out legitimate trade.