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Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, the Tánaiste is obliged to reply under Standing Orders. This is an important question which affects all our constituencies.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: No, it is a general issue.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: As the Tánaiste is taking the Order of Business, she is accountable to the House for the responses of Ministers. She should answer, therefore.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: There is no other way.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I do not want to delay the Order of Business. As a long-standing Member of this House, the Ceann Comhairle knows that if he was sitting on these benches he would expect the Tánaiste or the Taoiseach to answer important questions on the Order of Business.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is accountable to the House.

Written Answers — Bail Laws: Bail Laws (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the degree, if any, to which he or his Department have monitored the extent to which the bail system is abused by the criminal elements; if his attention has been drawn to the number of serious crimes committed by persons while on bail, in some cases a multiplicity of crimes; if statistics have been maintained which may...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which the legislation passed in 2009 to specifically target criminal gang membership has so far been effective; the number of cases taken in the courts since the passage of the legislation; the number pending; the number of convictions; the number of acquittals; if the legislation has so far met its original...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the degree, if any, to which witness or jury intimidation has been detected in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28775/10]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda stations throughout County Kildare that have been provided with pulse and or other up to date communications facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28776/10]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda cars available to each Garda station in County Kildare; the degree to which same are available in the catchment area of the stations concerned on a 24 hour basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28777/10]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons currently recorded under the heading of missing persons; the extent to which their cases are being monitored; the degree to which a breakthrough is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28778/10]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reported gun crimes including killings in each of the past three years; the extent to which successful prosecutions have followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28779/10]

Written Answers — Drug Trafficking: Drug Trafficking (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the exchange of information between the authorities here and those in other jurisdictions has maximised the efficiency of the fight against international drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28780/10]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues with a view to greater co-operation and co-ordination in the fight against organised crime including drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28781/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations listed for or deemed to require upgrading; the schedule for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28782/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of burglaries reported to the various Garda stations throughout County Kildare in the past five years; the number of prosecutions and convictions which followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28784/10]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison cells currently accommodating one prisoner only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28785/10]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners at each prison location in each of the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28786/10]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (30 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners on the various forms of early day or special release on a monthly basis in each of the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28787/10]