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Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: All right. Then in order——

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I do not need to do that at all. The issue is sufficiently important, as the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will readily agree, which is to confront lawlessness here. I ask the Tánaiste——

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: ——if the Government is making any serious attempt to introduce the legislation that will confront the criminal elements. Is it intended to do anything about it at all?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Is it intended to just talk about it?

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Bernard Durkan: Is it intended to ignore it?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The criminal justice (forensic sampling and evidence) Bill is one. The criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is another one. The criminal justice (money laundering) Bill is another. It goes on. I do not want to go through the entire list. There is the civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, the civil partnership Bill, the criminal law (defence of life and property) Bill,...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I note the Tánaiste thinks it is funny. I do not think it is funny and the people outside the House do not think it is funny either.

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Bernard Durkan: The less fun the Tánaiste sees in that the better.

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Bernard Durkan: I agree.

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Bernard Durkan: I would be delighted. I will be guided by your good counsel, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

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Bernard Durkan: It is a Bill in the justice area.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

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Bernard Durkan: We need more than hope.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

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Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear. It is tough going.

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Bernard Durkan: Everything is next year.

Written Answers — Bail Law: Bail Law (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he proposes to take, legislatively or otherwise, to ensue that no person charged with such serious crimes as murder, rape, grievous bodily harm or any form of gun crime are granted bail by the Courts in cases were the Garda Síochána express concerns that they will re-offend or intimidate witnesses, thereby...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that An Garda Síochána have ready access to all modern technology with particular reference to their needs in the fight against crime; if all communication technology promised has been or will be provided; if the patrol and motorcycle fleet are fully operational and in sufficient numbers to meet...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take initiatives to ensure that top of the range technology is readily available to An Garda Síochána in their fight against crime with particular reference to organised crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40537/08]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take to ensure that the gardaí have adequate resources to combat organised crime gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40546/08]