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Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I accept that. It is an unlawful organisation, but it has been around for a while, approximately 36 years, even though it claims a longer heritage. How does one deal with a gang that came together a year or two ago? How would one prove membership of a group with no formal association, no meetings and no minutes? Both I and my colleagues in opposition are quite open to trying to get provisions...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: As somebody who practices in the courts and having looked at this issue over a period of time, I would not rush into mandatory sentences. There can be a downside to them in practical terms. If one looks at their impact in other countries, I do not believe there is any proof available that they have led to a reduction in crime. I am open to discussing the issue but it would require detailed...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Dhein an tAire réamhshampla nua nuair a thosaigh sé ag caint as Gaeilge le linn an oráid Dara Céime don Bhille um Cheartas Coiriúil 2004 sa Dáil Dé Máirt. Ba chóir dúinn ár gcomhghairdeachas a thabhairt don Aire as ucht an tionscnaimh seo. Is é sin an t-aon chomhghairdeachas a bhfuil mé ábalta a thairiscint dó maidir leis an mBille seo.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Fiú ó thaobh úsáid na Gaeilge san óráid a thug sé don Teach seo, scaip sé an scéal as Béarla roimh ré go dtí na meáin cumarsáide mar is gnáth dó a dhéanamh.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Acting Chairman will gather from my remarks that I see major deficiencies in this Bill, despite the fact that the Minister introduced it as Gaeilge. At the same time, I congratulate him on the manner in which he did so.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: It is the only congratulations I can give him. My view on this Criminal Justice Bill is that the Minister should withdraw it at this stage. Essentially, the Minister has attempted to circumvent the legislative process. He is not doing so because of his speech as Gaeilge, but rather because of his new interpretation of 11 September 2001. The Minister announced in his speech that he has major...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: We will end up with a very different Bill. It is farcical to conduct a Second Stage debate in the Dáil on this Bill when the Minister knows full well that the Bill that eventually emerges will, in effect, be a new Bill. I can only debate on what is before the House. I generally support the thrust of the Bill as published. However, I cannot give the Minister a blank cheque on those issues...

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister should be suspended.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: It was very quick the last time. It will be 12 March, after the by-election.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the contract price agreed for the new prison site at Thorntown, County Dublin represents good value and best use of taxpayers' money; his plans for the existing facilities at Mountjoy; the details of the feasibility of constructing a new prison at Mountjoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5081/05]

Written Answers — Electronic Tagging: Electronic Tagging (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role which electronic tagging may have to play in monitoring persons on the register of sex offenders who are deemed to be at high risk of re-offending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5237/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the station accommodation provided to gardaí is sufficient in all cases to accommodate gardaí who are working under considerable pressure; if the stations are in all cases adequate in size and in optimum condition; his plans to rebuild, rehouse or refurbish deficient Garda stations; his further views...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the sites or undeveloped lands within ten miles of the M50 which have been acquired within the past five years for the purpose of development, and which remain undeveloped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5292/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons by county on the register of sex offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5231/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons by county who have been placed on the register of sex offenders for ten years or more; the number remaining on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5232/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the procedures for removing a person from the sex register; the reasons which give rise to such an action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5233/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who have been added to the register of sex offenders in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5234/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide details on the body of persons with responsibility for maintaining and updating the register of sex offenders; if the system is available through PULSE or is otherwise computerised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5235/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the use which is made of the information and data stored in the form of the register of sex offenders; the extent to which active monitoring is employed; if persons on the register should be profiled periodically to assess risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5236/05]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (16 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances surrounding the imprisonment of a person (details supplied); the details of approaches made to him or known to him to have occurred regarding the person's early release; if court proceedings have ensued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5238/05]