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Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the response he has received from South Dublin County Council on the feasibility of additional lands to be included in the Liffey Valley special area amenity order; the status of proposal to extend the SAAO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21237/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the retendering progress and the timeframe for building works at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for the construction of the new building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21239/09]

Standards in Public Office. (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: So it is.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The promise was made for election purposes.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That must be one of the few things that has not been promised.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: These are promising times. In response to the EU Commission's request for conservation measures in certain fisheries areas, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources set in motion a week ago the first part of a 90 year ban on eel fishing. In view of his dramatic response and the Minister's deep concern in that area would it be possible to bring the restructuring of the...

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: What is happening to it? Where is it now? Why is it not in the House? This affects all the Fianna Fáil canvassers. What remain of the Progressive Democrats canvassers and the Green Party canvassers are worried about this Bill. Why is it not before the House so that we can discuss it now to alleviate the deep concerns of the general public?

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They need something to wake them up.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is simple.

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the principle involved in this Bill, which I have looked at on a number of occasions. There are many technicalities involved with it, which obviously will be beneficial in the administration of justice. I think of the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2007, the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, the Bail Act 1997, the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, the Criminal Justices...

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken or proposes to take to confront the ever increasing challenge of organised criminal gangs; his views on the threat presented to society by such organisations; if he will ensure that murder, extortion, money laundering, racketeering, witness and jury intimidation is stamped out; if he will ensure that...

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take particular or specific action to put organised criminal gangs off the street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21804/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his intentions to tackle the growing threat of gun crime with particular reference to the sourcing, distribution and control of the illegal firearms network; if he will introduce mandatory sentencing for those found carrying such weapons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21542/09]

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of organised criminal gangs currently operating here; the regions or areas in which they are most dominant; the number of charges, arrests and convictions brought against them in each area in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21805/09]

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of known criminal gangs currently in prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21808/09]

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of robberies of cash or cash in transit in each of the past five years to date; the number in which firearms were used; the number of charges or convictions that arose therefrom; the number in respect of which there have been no charges or convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21806/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reported burglaries in respect of which no charges or convictions have taken place in each of the past four years to date, on a Garda divisional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21807/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations currently operating on a 24-hour basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21809/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations throughout County Kildare which are currently open and operating on a 24-hour basis; his plans to increase this number with a view to addressing crime and anti-social behaviour issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21810/09]