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

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of robberies of cash or cash in transit in each of the past five years to date; the number in which firearms were used; the number of charges or convictions that arose therefrom; the number in respect of which there have been no charges or convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21806/09]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reported burglaries in respect of which no charges or convictions have taken place in each of the past four years to date, on a Garda divisional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21807/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations currently operating on a 24-hour basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21809/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations throughout County Kildare which are currently open and operating on a 24-hour basis; his plans to increase this number with a view to addressing crime and anti-social behaviour issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21810/09]

Written Answers — Witness Intimidation: Witness Intimidation (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of incidents in respect of which witness intimidation has been identified in recent years; the action taken or proposed in response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21811/09]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons apprehended carrying illegal firearms; the number of prosecutions, successful or otherwise, taken arising therefrom; the number in respect of which no prosecutions have taken place or are pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21812/09]

Written Answers — Prison Security: Prison Security (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which action has been taken to stamp out the running of criminal empires by prisoners serving sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21813/09]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisons closed and cell spaces lost arising therefrom in each of the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21814/09]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action taken to date, or proposed, to stamp out anti-social behaviour throughout County Kildare with particular reference to the need to address the concerns of young and old people who feel intimidated by continuous incidents of anti-social behaviour resulting in some instances of people being forced to relocate; if...

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the principle involved in this Bill, which I have looked at on a number of occasions. There are many technicalities involved with it, which obviously will be beneficial in the administration of justice. I think of the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2007, the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, the Bail Act 1997, the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, the Criminal Justices...

Standards in Public Office. (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: So it is.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The promise was made for election purposes.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That must be one of the few things that has not been promised.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: These are promising times. In response to the EU Commission's request for conservation measures in certain fisheries areas, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources set in motion a week ago the first part of a 90 year ban on eel fishing. In view of his dramatic response and the Minister's deep concern in that area would it be possible to bring the restructuring of the...

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: What is happening to it? Where is it now? Why is it not in the House? This affects all the Fianna Fáil canvassers. What remain of the Progressive Democrats canvassers and the Green Party canvassers are worried about this Bill. Why is it not before the House so that we can discuss it now to alleviate the deep concerns of the general public?

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They need something to wake them up.

Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is simple.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Transport his priorities to encourage commuters onto public rail and bus transport; the extent to which efforts have been made to identify the reasons most likely to encourage the public in this direction such as free parking, adequate bus shelters or other steps, other than punitive measures likely to be most helpful in this regard; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Transport if studies have been done to identify the most compelling reasons for commuters to opt for bus and rail services in north Kildare and throughout the commuter belt; if punctuality, frequency of service, reliability, parking, adequate and safe waiting areas such as bus shelters and accommodation at rail stations have been studied; his plans to...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (26 May 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Transport if all of the proposals contained in Transport 21 are on target to proceed as planned; the exceptions, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21534/09]