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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which best policing practices continue to be put in place to meet the threat of organised or other criminal activity; if other police forces throughout Europe or globally have identified the optimum in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17605/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which legislative changes to criminal law are contemplated with particular reference to the availability of bail to recidivists; if lessons can be learned from other jurisdictions in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17606/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which free legal aid is abused by criminals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17607/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she expects to be in a position to enhance the transport fleet of An Garda Síochána throughout County Kildare and the country in general, with particular reference to meeting the requirements as set out by the Garda Síochána authorities in the respective divisions; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which policing practices here are in line with those applicable in other jurisdictions, with particular reference to the availability to the police of the relevant resources required at all levels, including foot and motorcycle patrols to facilitate community policing and the use of modern technology, intelligence and rapid...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the proscription of membership of criminal gangs continues to be considered in areas experiencing such activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17610/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which extended opening hours of Garda Síochána stations can be facilitated in areas experiencing criminal activity in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17612/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various categories of crimes continue to be reported in all Garda Síochána divisions and districts in County Kildare; the degree to which resultant prosecutions continue to be filed and processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17613/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the Garda can engage with communities in areas that have experienced criminal activity with a view to reassuring the general public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17615/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí on duty in each division, district and station in County Kildare over three eight-hour shifts on any given day or night in each of the past 12 months; the extent to which enhancement is required in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17614/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners throughout each category currently serving prison sentences; the extent to which first-time offenders in all cases have been offered rehabilitative or educational training or segregation from prisoners with a history of involvement with gangs or recidivists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17616/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners that have applied for rehabilitative training throughout the various prisons here over the past 12 months; the number granted and the number refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17617/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why a person (details supplied) was informed that on diagnosis and transfer from jobseeker's allowance to disability allowance, that it was a requirement that they report to their local social protection office, that evidence of just a savings account prior to proposed marriage was proof of cohabiting; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (22 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 221. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 9 June 2016, the precise extra provisions he put in place to address the matter of self-harm in boys aged 10 to 14 years of age, given the obvious urgent need arising from the increase of 44% in referrals in the age group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17411/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State. He has another minute coming up.

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Deputy.

Other Questions: Naval Service Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of refugees rescued by Irish Naval Service vessels in the Mediterranean sea; if it will continue with further missions there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16707/16]

Other Questions: Naval Service Operations (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I suggest that it is incumbent upon us all to acknowledge the tremendous work being done by the Defence Forces and by the Naval Service in this situation. I ask the Minister of State if he remains satisfied regarding the equipping and upgrading of Naval Service vessels, telecommunication systems and training, and the degree to which these remains in line with likely requirements in the future.