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Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It seems that Thursday is a bad day to do anything. The education Bill mentioned by Deputy O'Sullivan has been approved by the Government and will be published in the very near future.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: This is the hardy perennial.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: As Deputy Durkan knows, it has not been promised. It has been withdrawn, therefore, it does not arise at this point.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I would like to draw to the attention of the House that the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, said to me that a legal issue in respect of the student support Bill has to be resolved before the legislation can be published.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy can inquire from the relevant Minister. I am not in a position to answer that question.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I do not know the answer.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I know it is a valid question, but I do not know the answer to it.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The legislation will be introduced later this year. I do not think the designation of new ports of entry requires legislation. That is a matter for ministerial decision.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: We have said that we want to deal with this matter until 3.30 p.m. If somebody wants to take a ten-minute break for rest or recreation at some stage during the debate, I am prepared to facilitate that. It is not unusual to have three or four hours of debate on a Bill.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: No.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: If such a change can be agreed, I will be happy to facilitate it in any way possible.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I do not agree with the second proposition anyway. The matter is listed for Report Stage debate in this House. I do not believe that the failure to enact the Bill has held anything up.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The pace at which the legislation is being brought through the Oireachtas has nothing to do with the situation in Galway.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is due to be introduced in this session. I hope to bring it before my Cabinet colleagues at the next opportunity.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána has better things to do.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: On a point of order, this is a lengthy debate but Deputy Ó Snodaigh's contribution is a dressed up Second Stage speech.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is addressing amendments that were ruled out of order. Deputy Howlin's amendment is a simple proposal and we can debate that. If we allow, however, the debate to ramble all over the place, we will never get anywhere.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: We are dealing with an amendment from Deputy Howlin.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Howlin is proposing there should be a precondition for the commencement of section 11, that is an independent assessment of the viability by the Minister of the electronic monitoring system. Deputy Howlin's amendment is not necessary because the provisions in sections 13 and 16 mean that electronic monitoring will not come into operation until an arrangement is made between the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: That was for GPS.