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Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Or in limbo.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It depends-----

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It depends in some cases on whether the person was self-employed beforehand and the Minister should know that.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I can tell the Minister what is Fine Gael policy.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is right.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They are watching each other.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: In view of recent developments, I wish to raise two items in respect of promised legislation. What is the current status of, and intention towards, the legislation to provide for the collection and exchange of information relating to the dangers of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or risk thereof to children? Its original status in the legislative programme was that its publication was...

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps my sight is failing but I do not appear to be able to do so. Their visibility rating-------

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise, Deputy Sargent is present. Where are his colleagues?

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Can some degree of importance be accorded to that legislation in view of the emphasis placed on energy and energy-related issues?

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: On the second item of legislation, would it be possible to seek out the Minister responsible and encourage him to attend the House for the Order of Business? Although many people outside the House may be giving out or probably are being abusive at present, Members love him and wish to see him in the Chamber, as would the Ceann Comhairle. Hugging trees is one matter but coming before the...

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: -----accept responsibility for his ministerial portfolio is a different matter. Perhaps Deputy Johnny Brady has carried out an experiment like Einstein on him.

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps, like the disappearing battleship, Deputy Johnny Brady has carried out an experiment and the poor Minister has-----

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken or proposes to take to confront the ever increasing challenge of organised criminal gangs; his views on the threat presented to society by such organisations; if he will ensure that murder, extortion, money laundering, racketeering, witness and jury intimidation is stamped out; if he will ensure that...

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take particular or specific action to put organised criminal gangs off the street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21804/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his intentions to tackle the growing threat of gun crime with particular reference to the sourcing, distribution and control of the illegal firearms network; if he will introduce mandatory sentencing for those found carrying such weapons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21542/09]

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of organised criminal gangs currently operating here; the regions or areas in which they are most dominant; the number of charges, arrests and convictions brought against them in each area in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21805/09]

Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of known criminal gangs currently in prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21808/09]