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Family Support Services. (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Chair for allowing me to speak in the House tonight about a profoundly tragic recent event in County Wexford. As Members are aware, those of us in the county have come through a profoundly sad few days. People in all parts of the county and throughout the country have been affected by this unspeakable tragedy. Deputy Keaveney mentioned the concern and pain of people in County...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding made available by his Department for the teaching of Irish in educational institutions abroad; the amount of money allocated; the colleges and institutions to which money was given; the effectiveness of such programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15001/07]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number who died violently at sea and accidentally in relation to missing persons who were found dead during the period 1999 to 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14698/07]

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Finance if the increases in firearms licence fees provided for in the Finance Act 2007 were recommended by the Department of Justice. Equality and Law Reform; if other submissions were considered by him in determining the rate of increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14618/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 860: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that County Wexford VEC has refused a higher education grant to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford on the basis that they are unable to provide a utility bill to vouch that they reside independently of their parents; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that it is...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What projects?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of clarity, will any amendments we have not reached be accepted?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: We have not had the opportunity to discuss the matter. There are amendments left.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I would like to know what we are enacting or voting on.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendmentNo. 46: In page 15, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: 14.—The Criminal Justice Act 2006 is amended by the insertion of the following Part, after section 197, as Part 16: "PART 16 THE EVIDENTIAL BURDEN 198.—(1) Where an enactment or rule of law creates an offence but provides for a qualification, exception, exemption, proviso or excuse (all of which are...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 47: In page 15, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: 14.—The Criminal Justice Act 2006 is amended by the insertion of the following Part, after section 197, as Part 16: "PART 16 SUBMISSIONS ON SENTENCE ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT 198.—(1) In addressing a court on the question of sentence, a solicitor or counsel on a defendant's behalf may address the court, on...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Law or practice?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Tánaiste explain?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Will this provision make this section of the Bill as mandatory as the drugs offences provisions?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: To which amendment does the Minister refer?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Will all murders now be included in the Schedule?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I thought it was ludicrous that a murder in which somebody was beaten to death with a baseball bat was not to be included.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Can the Minister circulate a copy of Schedule 2 as it will look if these amendments are accepted?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Apr 2007)

Brendan Howlin: It would be helpful to see the new Schedule.