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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make financial provision for the erection of a canopy or roof covering on the proposed new school (details supplied) in Dublin 1 in order that the children can play in all weathers in their rooftop playground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12512/07]

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: There is no doubt it would be useful to include an enabling provision in the legislation to allow for the review of legislation of this nature. The entire thrust of the legislation is to democratise and humanise existing structures in terms of dealing with courts martial. Reference should be made to best practice in terms of Irish and European law and in respect of human rights and the...

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 4: In page 16, line 21, after "by" to insert "or on behalf of". I will be brief because we discussed this matter at length on Committee Stage. We should allow communication made by or on behalf of a person who is a complainant in the proceedings. This provision is based on the Prosecution of Offences Act and it prevents certain improper communications about pending...

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: As I am sure the Minister will not change at this stage, I will leave it at that.

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 6: In page 42, line 3, after "of" to insert "and in the name of". This amendment provides that where a direction has been given by the Director of Public Prosecutions for the trial he should be responsible for the conduct of all prosecutions at court martial. I seek clarification in the sense that the Director of Public Prosecutions will always prosecute in the name of...

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: This is a substantial departure from the normal procedure in the sense that if the DPP operates and prosecutes on behalf of the people, the DPP is prosecuting on behalf of nobody other than himself or herself. What is the strength of that prosecution? Given that it does not carry the weight of the people, what weight does it carry? On whose behalf is the DPP prosecuting, other than on his...

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: If we have the option, so be it, but why not go along with the existing format which is the format within civil administration of justice? It appears to depart from that would be the lesser of the more desirable options. Is there the option? Is it possible for the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute on behalf of the people in a court martial?

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 8: In page 46, line 31, after "his" to insert "or her". We dealt with this matter in some detail on Committee Stage. It concerns the desirability of gender proofing all our legislation. The Minister said he would provide for this in future legislation but that it would be difficult to do so in this Bill, given the way it amends earlier legislation. I presume that still...

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 9: In page 53, to delete lines 19 and 20. This amendment concerns any member of the Defence Forces who is a barrister or solicitor. I am proposing that where legal qualifications are involved, they should not be excluded from sitting as members of courts-martial. The situation is similar in the United Kingdom but solicitors and barristers are allowed to sit on juries in...

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I accept that.

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 10: In page 62, line 29, after "committed" to insert the following: ", or, where such person is incapacitated or deceased, on the application of a person who is the spouse or relative of such person". Effectively, this amendment would allow for a victim impact statement to be made by relatives of a deceased or incapacitated person. I ask the Minister to consider the matter.

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Joe Costello: I accept that.

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister of State will have some experience of the lack of residents-only parking in the vicinity of Croke Park. It is an issue of concern to the local residents who suffer on big event days. Croke Park's capacity stands at 82,500 and it is open not just to Gaelic games but to international rugby and football matches. Last night, Croke Park was at full capacity for an international...

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Deputy finds that a few of them park in his constituency as well.

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: It might be beneficial to both our constituencies.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on maternity services here, in particular the recent reports that women attending the maternity unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda have to wait until the start of the fifth month of pregnancy before seeing an obstetrician due to increased pressure on services; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that treatments for the rare disease congenital sucrose isomaltase deficiency cost over €400 a month; if she will add this disease to the list of long-term illnesses in order to aid persons with this disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12012/07]

Written Answers — Transfer of Sentence: Transfer of Sentence (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12167/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12166/07]

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

Joe Costello: Is Deputy Jim O'Keeffe withdrawing the amendment?