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Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: For the past six years, I and many others in this House have been waiting for the publication of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill and I welcome its publication this afternoon. However, I realised only this morning that the provisions to close off the gaping loopholes within the sex offenders register are not to be included in this legislation.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: At present, there are high-risk sex offenders roaming across this country, some of whom have moved from the United Kingdom, where there is a far more rigid regime in place.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: We need effective monitoring of sex offenders in Ireland.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: So much so that the Prison Service-----

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: -----went ahead and bought 50 electronic tags to monitor these individuals-----

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Denis Naughten: -----and yet Members still do not have the legislation.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: I wish to know why the provisions are not included in this legislation.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: When will Members have sight of the legislation, once and for all, to monitor effectively these individuals-----

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: -----who are posing risk to women and children nationwide?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: A Cheann Comhairle, can I have an answer to my question on legislation?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: No, it has not. It is the criminal justice (community sanctions) Bill.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: No, the criminal justice (community sanctions) Bill is separate legislation-----

Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: The Government has taken out these provisions from the legislation-----

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Denis Naughten: -----Members have been promised for the past six years.

Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this legislation. Before turning to the Bill, I would like to deal with an issue of public transport which I know is also close to the heart of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. As the Minister will be aware, rural Ireland is experiencing huge problems with transport. Earlier today I read an article in the Irish Independent in which the...

Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: I remember briefing the Minister about the Phoenix Park tunnel a long time ago. I must give credit where credit is due. The Minister took it on board when he had the opportunity to do so. As I imagine the Minister has found out, Irish Rail nearly denies the fact that it has the tunnel. I believe it will be of benefit to commuters, particularly commuters travelling from the west and south...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Development Projects (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on the development of the section of the inter-urban greenway between Athlone and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31921/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to allow discretion on the 15-hour week employment exemption under the carer's allowance scheme where it has no impact on the level of care provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32420/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: 75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be issued with a herd number; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32441/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (23 Sep 2015)

Denis Naughten: 108. To ask the Minister for Health the number of critical incidents in the University Hospital Galway maternity unit in each year to date in 2015 since the death of a person (details supplied); the steps taken to address each incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32418/15]