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Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government agreed last week to the requests of the Opposition parties to debate the first and second reports of the Morris tribunal before the Report Stage consideration of this Bill.

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government has addressed all the statutory issues raised in the Morris reports. Some amendments were published by the Minister last night in response to the issues raised in the Morris reports. There is no excuse for further delay — now is the time for action. The proposals in the Garda Síochána Bill reflect the outcome of a thorough process of review and consultation. The Bill sets...

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It will be able to recruit investigators from abroad, enter Garda stations, seize documents and, if necessary, arrest members of the force. I hope the new and independent investigation complaints authority will underpin public confidence in the force. The establishment of the Garda inspectorate is a vital provision in the Garda Síochána Bill. It will ensure that the Garda's resources are...

Community Support Services. (22 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am speaking on this Adjournment debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Deputy Costello for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to outline the position of the Department. The Carmichael centre for voluntary groups is a centre for small national voluntary organisations working in the areas of health, education, the arts,...

Written Answers — Rights of the Child: Rights of the Child (22 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is a most complex and highly sensitive case. The Government is actively engaged in seeking to find a solution. At all times the best interests of the child have been and will remain the primary consideration. High Court proceedings against the adoptive parents of this child have been instigated by the Attorney General in his role as protector of the unprotected. As the matter is before...

Written Answers — National Children's Advisory Council: National Children's Advisory Council (22 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The membership of the National Children's Advisory Council for the period 2005-08 is as follows: Chairperson Mr. Peter O'Brien Vice Chairperson Mr. Paul Gilligan — ISPCC Youth Representatives Mr. Dennis Drought Ms Méabh Healy Mr. Anthony Keigher Ms Sheila O'Donnell Statutory Sector Mr. PJ Breen — Department of Education and Science Mr. Ger...

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Private Security Services Act 2004 was signed into law on 4 May 2004. The Act allows for, among other things, the establishment of a Private Security Authority to control and supervise persons providing security services and maintain and improve standards in the provision by it of those services. The functions of the authority include the granting and renewal of licences, the issuing of...

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In a sense the body of the question contains the reply and I already gave a reply to Deputy Costello.

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is one thing for the Houses of the Oireachtas to enact legislation and another to implement it in a practical scheme. The authority does exist and is located in Tipperary town. It has a staff complement of eight at present. I assure the Deputy that upon the enactment of the legislation this matter was given a high priority in the Department. The necessary arrangements were put in place to...

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I do not accept the suggestion of foot dragging. The authority's recruitment of staff is ongoing.

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A major increase in staffing numbers is anticipated in advance of the commencement of licensing in October.

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Department is finalising the staffing arrangements for the authority. Concerning training for the security industry the authority is developing national training standards for employees in this industry.

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A key factor is to determine the modes of recognition of prior learning for persons with many years' experience in the industry who do not have formal qualifications.

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Preliminary discussions regarding the ongoing training needs of the industry have been held with FÁS. A broad sectoral skills analysis in each sector will be required to facilitate the development of an educational framework——

Security Industry. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: ——encompassing the entry-level security guard through to degree level qualification, thus providing a structured career path and a means of advancement within the industry. The PSA hopes to draw on the expertise of the security institute of Ireland and other academic centres in building this framework. The Deputy will appreciate that there is a very substantial amount of work to be done....

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Officials from the Irish Prison Service, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works and professional advisers, are developing proposals for the construction of a new prison complex on Spike Island to replace the existing Cork Prison. The new facility will address the overcrowding and inadequate facilities associated with Cork Prison and will, in addition, offer significant improvements in...

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It must be appreciated that there are approximately 100 acres on Spike Island.

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am familiar with Spike Island, but I cannot say whether the Minister has visited it.

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have not visited the island, but I have looked at it from both sides of Cork harbour.

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The famous bridge that was to connect the island to Haulbowline was not completed. The island is less than 100 acres in size and I understand that subject to the planning procedures, it may be possible to utilise between 20 and 30 acres for the development. I am not in a position to give the Deputy exact figures on how many the centre will hold when constructed. Under the current legislation...