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Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3303/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3300/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the title of each statutory instrument which she made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3302/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to extend the list of designated ports for the landing of fish, taking into account the problems associated with fishing boats having to travel long distances, particularly in bad weather. [3290/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3294/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3301/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3298/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3304/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3305/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3295/07]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers living on the islands off the coast; her views on whether special consideration should be given to them; and if she has proposals for additional support in view of the extra costs associated with island farming. [3291/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the title of each statutory instrument which she made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3292/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the title of each statutory instrument which she made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3297/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Defence the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3296/07]

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 298: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the title of each statutory instrument which he made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3299/07]

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister could have fooled me.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Unfortunately, it is quite rare for Members to have an opportunity to have a proper debate on prison conditions and on the Prison Service. That said, Members must confront the stark reality of the current situation, namely, that Ireland's prison system is failing. This system produces a recidivism rate of more than 75%. A recent study by the Institute of Criminology, University College...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: That is what intrigued me. It is stamped as having gone through the censor's office. It is interesting as it is a hands-on account of what is happening in St. Patrick's Institution, and even worse is the already clear intent of what he will do when he is released. How can we possibly expect the prison system to work if that is how things are operated? The example from my letter can...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: However, it will be gone once the gleam becomes a reality, if it ever does. The Minister probably sees a gleam in my eye when I mention the €30 million which has gone down the drain on a place worth between €5 million and €6 million, and that is not the only example of the Minister's profligate approach. I warned at the time that access to Thornton Hall was dreadful and that it would...