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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the sentencing policy that operates here with regard to those that are convicted of political offences; the policy that operates here that stipulates where male and female prisoners convicted of political offences are to serve their sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3251/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the capacity the new prison in Cork will have; the assessments that have been carried out of the need in Cork, in view of the potential of alternatives to prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3447/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if single-cell accommodation will be the norm in the new prison in Cork, in line with the European Prison Rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3449/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the visiting facilities that will be provided at the new prison in Cork. [3450/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if remand prisoners will be separated from sentenced prisoners in the new prison in Cork. [3451/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the medical facilities, educational facilities and training facilities that will be available in the new building in Cork prison. [3452/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans the Irish Prison Service have for the old Cork Prison building and if this may be used for services or to provide low-security accommodation options to prisoners. [3453/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures the Irish Prison Services/Probation have taken to enhance alternatives to prison and supports for released prisoners in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3448/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide the names of the Garda stations which have closed since 31 December 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3473/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank Dr. Freedman for his presentation. He brought a different perspective to the debate when he outlined what motivates the clients of sex workers. As Oireachtas Members, we have been lobbied and received many representations on this subject. Obviously we have received representations from organisations who work on the front line with prostitutes and sex workers. We have also had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Prostitution is a problem across the island of Ireland. I am from Donegal North-East where there have been a number of well publicised cases involving brothels and prosecutions. Unfortunately, what happens is that the sex workers and prostitutes are exposed to the media glare and have their stories told, while the high numbers of people using the service never have theirs told. I apologise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: One of the criticisms of the Swedish model is that it would drive prostitution underground and put women in more danger. A criticism of our existing legislation is that while a woman on her own in her own accommodation can sell sex legally, a number of people co-operating cannot, which puts women involved in prostitution in danger. They are much safer working with one or two others in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: When the committee was in Sweden, the point was made on a number of occasions that while some women and men are in prostitution of their own free will and want to remain there, we cannot legislate for the minority but must legislate for the majority. I put this to the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland representative here last week, but I will now put the question to Ms Latham. Does she think...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I must ask an obvious question in that regard. One of the criticisms of the Swedish model is that it drives women underground, because the men who purchase sex are criminalised. Therefore, decriminalisation for women is not a better scenario for them, because the user is criminalised. The argument made is that it puts them in more danger in terms of what they do.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: In section B of the legislative schedule there is a justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. Is the Government considering sentencing guidelines or a new sentencing council in response to the ongoing issue and controversy arising from court decisions regarding sex offenders?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services (24 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps taken by him to ensure that locally owned operated business can compete with large multinational chains. [3228/13]

Death of Garda Adrian Donohoe: Expressions of Sympathy (29 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. It is hard to imagine the agony and grief that his wife and children are going through. There are no words that could even begin to ease their suffering. It truly is a tragedy and an unfathomable loss. The community of Lordship in County Louth, the people of Ireland, my Dáil...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The forestry Bill aims to enshrine in law the principles of sustainable forestry management. Yesterday, a report from the economist Peter Bacon found the proposed sale of Coillte's harvesting rights cannot be justified and the Government's rationale for the sale no longer stands up. We have consistently called on the Government not to sell off Coillte's lands. Does the Taoiseach propose to...

Reform of Judicial Appointments Procedures Bill 2013: First Stage (29 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reform the way in which individuals are selected for appointments to the Judiciary by the Judicial Appointments Board.

Reform of Judicial Appointments Procedures Bill 2013: First Stage (29 Jan 2013)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."