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Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: I will give a full reply in due course.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: This Bill is long and complex legislation bringing together much previous legislation and consolidating it in one Act. That is welcome. It is timely legislation. Immigration and how we deal with asylum seekers tells much about a nation. In so far as we have a political impression of another country, it is often informed by how it treats immigrants. Former Prime Minister John Howard's...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: I await the permission of the Whips to do so.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: Deputy Deenihan is very generous. Section 16 provides for the revocation of visas. Again, I have no objection to this. One of the circumstances in which a visa can be revoked is where it was granted in error. In such cases, the State should bear the cost of the revocation and perhaps also the cost of repatriation. The issue of aged out minors is a controversial one, which we discussed with...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will summarise what was discussed at the Lisbon Summit in December 2007 on the subject of Zimbabwe. [3982/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 158: To ask the Taoiseach the discussions that took place in South Africa with Mr. Thabo Mbeki on the issue of Zimbabwe. [3983/08]

Overseas Development Aid. (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: I also wish to ask a supplementary.

Overseas Development Aid. (6 Feb 2008)

Barry Andrews: There have been many problems in Kenya recently and it is easy to anticipate the difficulties that will arise in respect of the elections in Zimbabwe next month. I am disappointed that there is no intention on the part of Irish Aid to send observers to those elections. A motion agreed by the House directed the Government to take particular steps in respect of voter registration in the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (30 Jan 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 1235: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are protocols in place to allow the Gardaí to obtain information from other jurisdictions regarding the previous criminal convictions in those jurisdictions of non-Irish nationals arriving here, following the conviction of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1808/08]

Written Answers — EU Agencies: EU Agencies (30 Jan 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 1236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government contributes directly to Frontex, the EU border monitoring agency; if it has a role in detecting drug smuggling into Ireland; if not, his views on whether its remit should be expanded to include this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1810/08]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (30 Jan 2008)

Barry Andrews: Question 1238: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has plans to expand the remit of the Criminal Assets Bureau towards recovering the proceeds of crime from individuals at a lower level of criminal activity than is currently the practice; if he has spoken to the Garda Commissioner in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1908/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35373/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Defence if the average age of members of the Defence Forces across each rank has fallen or risen over the past ten years; if the trend is the same for commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/07]

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: The Fine Gael proposal is not legislative, despite that being the normal procedure during Private Members' time. Fine Gael asked the Government to produce legislation, which it has indicated it will do. I am not sure why this motion was taken during Private Members' time——

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: ——given that a reply to a parliamentary question, by way of written answer, would have been satisfactory. Nevertheless, the issue is before the House. There is broad agreement on it and we are all delighted by the decrease in the number of road deaths, which is attributable to several factors, in particular the significant impact of television advertising. Fine Gael's proposal is...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: I will not concede because I am under pressure to make several points. The Deputy will have time to make contributions in the normal way.

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Some 70% of fixed charge penalties are paid on time. We are dealing with a cohort within the remaining 30%.

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Certain people have legitimate defences for their alleged offences under the penalty point system. Let us not over estimate the scale. Last night, Deputies stated that there is a trend in people taking a gamble on court, but that is not the case. Most people pay on time and, of those who do not, a large portion simply neglect to do so. It is not a deliberate thumbs down to the courts. Let...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: It is a good idea and I thank Deputy O'Dowd for his support. Recently, I was in Waterford and saw that Dan Shanahan is the face of waste in Dungarvan. He would be better served being paid a few quid by the RSA to visit schools. Equally, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín or another character who is well thought of. With respect to Gay Byrne, he would concede that he does not have the same cachet among...

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the deployment of members of the Defence Forces as part of EUFORT Chad/RCA; the contacts he has had with his EU counterparts and the operation commander to ensure the necessary equipment and supports are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34032/07]