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Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: That is wrong. We must give parents the back-up to instil their own values and responsibilities in their children. We have a duty to do that.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I also ask that the Minister would consider an amendment we intend to put forward in regard to consensual sex between teenagers. If this Bill is taken to its full conclusion and teenagers end up in court and are convicted of an offence, we should consider having it expunged——

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: For both the girl and the boy.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: My point is a separate one. I am discussing the possibility of girls and boys being criminalised in the event of a conviction. I suggest that the offence would be expunged from the record when they reach the age of majority if the sex was consensual. The first page of the Bill refers to persons in authority. Perhaps siblings should be added to this category. Obviously an older brother or...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Why does the Minister specify other persons such as parents, step-parents and guardians? It is also illegal for those people to do it. If the Minister includes these categories of person, why does he not also include older brothers or sisters? He should take this issue to its logical conclusion and ensure everybody is included and the legislation is watertight. It can be done and the Minister...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: So too is it an offence for a step-parent or guardian. The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste outlined that during the week when a list was provided of all the other sexual offences that exist. This matter should be considered. During the debate the Minister interjected that there was some communication or consideration from the Director of Public Prosecutions in regard to section 5. He did not go...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: He is accurate.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: That is both unnecessary and inaccurate.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 15: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if emergency medical technicians trained to paramedical grade are using their skills in the ambulance service; if the roll-out of this vital service has been delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21251/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the cervical screening programme will be rolled out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21250/06]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (1 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount being set aside under the DEIS initiative for the school book rental scheme; the number of schools and their details which will benefit from this aspect of the DEIS initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21395/06]

Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Deputy Connaughton ended on a very definite note. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' Bill. The Bill published by Fine Gael and my colleague, Deputy Jim O'Keeffe, is timely and necessary. What we are doing in Fine Gael is addressing the need to create a comprehensive system whereby a register of all sentences handed down will be created. This will allow much greater...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to create further incentives to encourage all aspects of the alternative fuel industry with particular reference to the need to reduce this country's dependence on imported fuels such as oil, gas and coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20732/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the future of the ESB with particular reference to the need to encourage competition and maintain security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20733/06]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Finance if, further to his parliamentary question response of 16 May 2006, the agencies which have raised concerns with regard to the main stairwell of the National Gallery of Ireland, Millennium Wing; if there have been incidents on the main stairwell which have given rise to concerns regarding the stairwell; and if so, the number and nature of these...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to previous parliamentary questions in regard to the examination on the 10 December 2005 for prison officer promotion, if he will provide this Deputy with the number of queries which have not been replied to; the reason they have been replied to; if anyone got the opportunity to re-sit the test; if he will address...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she could clarify her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 500 of 3 May 2006, as this school (details supplied) is in fact a stand alone school and not part of an amalgamation of any kind; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that they are at the architectural planning stage; the reason same is not progressing; when it can...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the vital contribution chaplains make in second level schools; the reason her Department remunerates chaplains in community schools and colleges but does not remunerate full-time chaplains employed in voluntary schools; if her Department will consider a more equitable basis to finance chaplains in...

Order of Business. (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: The Taoiseach said he is satisfied the law is wide-ranging and protects children. The reality is that if Mr. A was released from prison next week, he would be able to get a job working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity.

Order of Business. (30 May 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I do. In light of that, there is another loophole left open by not having that register enacted. Will the Taoiseach try to enact it in this Dáil term?