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Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 26: In page 11, after line 36, to insert the following: SCHEDULE 1 Additional Protocol To The European Convention On The Transfer Of Sentenced Persons Strasbourg, 18.XII.1997 Preamble The member States of the Council of Europe, and the other States signatory to this Protocol, Desirous of facilitating the application of the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 27: In page 11, after line 36, to insert the following: SCHEDULE 2 Schengen Convention Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 between the Governments of the States of the Benelux Economic Union, the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders Official Journal L 239, 22/09/2000 P....

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for his courtesy and co-operation regarding a number of amendments and in dealing with the Bill in general. The Bill is worthwhile legislation. My only concern is that with regard to such legislation relating to framework issues in European Union countries we seem to have some difficulty from time to time aligning the provisions among the countries. While the purpose of...

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. I also welcome the establishment of the commission of investigation into the Dean Lyons case, which is long overdue. It is important that, even at this late hour, we have it established. I had proposed to seek an amendment to the draft order, which I believed was possible within the terms of reference. I proposed it would be amended in the...

Commissions of Investigation: Motion (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister and the proposal for a commission of investigation into the Dean Lyons case. At the outset I stated my intent to table an amendment to the order and the terms of reference laid out by the Minister. The amendment would extend the order beyond "arising from the making of a confession made by Dean Lyons (deceased)" to include the arrest and detention. It would read: "A...

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Will a script of the Minister's speech be circulated?

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: The scripts are generally circulated well in advance.

Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: The Minister must have been reading my proposed amendment.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I am sure the Taoiseach saw the recent "Prime Time" television programme describing anti-social behaviour. He would have recognised certain resonances with regard to the constituency which we share.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I do.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Eighteen months ago, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform produced what was to be a major crime-busting Bill, namely, the Criminal Justice Bill. He has provided Members with a raft of further proposals which is much larger than the original Bill, but has not published any amendments. He has spoken of anti-social behaviour and other matters. When will Members receive the...

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I seek clarification on this matter. While this Bill has passed Second Stage, we are unable to proceed to Committee Stage until the Minister produces the amendments. He has not done so.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: He has produced proposals. He stated that he has various headings about which he will take action. However, he has not produced the amendments.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: He has spoken about them for the last 18 months. When will we get some indication in this respect?

Sexual Offenders. (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This matter concerns the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to clarify his policy on convicted paedophiles while serving prison sentences and after release in the community. It is a serious matter which has been brought to my attention by a number of people and which I want addressed. I am not satisfied the necessary...

Sexual Offenders. (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Open up the Curragh Prison.

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed new Irish Heritage Trust will have within its remit responsibility for elements of Ireland's heritage such as natural heritage, archaeological heritage and landscape as well as country houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36651/05]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 46: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed new Irish Heritage Trust will be able to declare heritage properties inalienable. [36650/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of staff in his Department working in Dublin or elsewhere who have refused to decentralise to Killarney; when the decentralisation is due to take place; if the staff who refuse to decentralise will continue to be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Nov 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if an investigation is taking place into the alleged crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36420/05]