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Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: As regards the purchase by local authority tenants of their flats, the legislation is the social housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. The heads of that Bill were approved by the Government on 19 December 2006 and it is due for publication early this summer. It is currently being drafted.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: As regards the second issue raised by the Deputy, the Dublin transport authority Bill will be published this session.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: With the co-operation of the House, if we did not spend an hour every morning talking about legislation, we might get there.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: As regards the property services Bill, the Taoiseach is correct. One piece of legislation cannot deal with the particular set of agendas which relates to management companies. Legislation has already been drafted in my Department on the regulation of property services, but there will also have to be at least one other piece of legislation to deal with the position of tenants vis-À-vis...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The issue is being worked on in the relevant Departments, which are my Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Water contamination is primarily a matter for the local authority in question.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Legislation is not promised in either area.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: That matter was mentioned a moment ago, although the Deputy may not have been here. I said that with co-operation from the House, I am sure Report Stage of that Bill will be dealt with.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy always asks about those two Bills and the answer is always the same: they have been taken off the list. It is not promised legislation.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy's question concerns the register of persons who are working with children legislation. It is not possible to indicate at this stage when that legislation will be published because detailed consideration, with significant advice from the Attorney General, is required to deal with the issues involved, which may well be influenced by the terms of the proposed constitutional...

Finance Act 2004: Motion (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2007, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 12 February, 2007.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." From time to time this House is confronted with issues that go to the heart of our role as national legislators. On such occasions, a courageous response on our part can give leadership and galvanise society into clear and determined action. The Criminal Justice Bill 2007, which I am pleased to introduce today, provides the House with an...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Selling sugar or whatever.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Section 43 also provides for a new section 183A of the 2006 Act. Section 183A concerns the possession of cash, in the amount of at least €5,000, in circumstances giving rise to the reasonable inference that it is for use in, or in connection with, the commission of an offence. As in section 183, it will be a defence if the person can show they did not have it for that purpose. The...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Provision was made in this regard last week.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Does the Deputy want it or not?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: If Deputy Howlin believes electronic tagging is a bad idea, why does he not say so when it is advocated by Deputy Jim O'Keeffe? Deputy Kenny made speeches at his Ard-Fheis about how we will tag people.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is committed to it regardless——

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Howlin is doubtful about it. Since he will be the justice spokesperson if the Rainbow coalition ever gets into power——