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Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thought he could not remember them.

Public Private Partnerships. (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is not a related matter but the Taoiseach may be able to inform the House whether this interdepartmental group discussed the cessation of the beet growing industry and its possible replacement by an indigenous alternative fuel industry and if it did——

Public Private Partnerships. (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: If this cross-departmental group were meeting and talking together and co-ordinating their efforts, what was its recommendation in the aftermath of the cessation of the beet growing industry?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of vital national interest, namely, the large scale disconnection of telephone and broadband services throughout the country with a consequent negative economic impact, damage to consumer confidence and the concept of deregulation and the urgent need for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: What is the position regarding the minerals development Bill, which was to keep legislation in line with the proposal of delivering better government? Yesterday, Deputy Stagg asked about the broadcasting Bill, the heads of which have been approved and a discussion document has been published. Is the deadline for submissions now extended beyond the projected deadline on the document itself,...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It will never happen.

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to take action to address the serious issue of overcrowding in prisons, the activities of crime bosses running their empires from within the prison system and the use of early release as compensation for lack of adequate prison space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30700/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to put an end to the activities of criminal gangs and gang warfare, drive by shootings, racketeering, protection, intimation and intimation of witnesses, and such regular activities culminating in a reign of terror whereby people have become unsafe on the streets, in their...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30524/06]

Written Answers — Internet Usage: Internet Usage (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in this country or throughout the EU, efforts are being made to deter the use of the Internet for the pursuit of child pornography or people trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of extra Gardaí deployed to each station throughout the Greater Dublin area (details supplied) in the past five years; if this is in accordance with the requirement in the respective stations with particular reference to enable increased patrolling, especially in areas with high crime records;...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the extent of the activity of organised criminal gangs represents the sting of a dying wasp or an escalation of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31058/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of money laundering operations or outlets which have been identified; if investments in such are adequately tracked by way of the availability of adequate resources to the Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31059/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of incidents of gun crime detected in the past 12 months; the number of prosecutions; if bail was sought, opposed or granted in any, all or none of the cases; if bail is available to the perpetrators of such serious crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31060/06]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Courts Service has adequate resources to process cases quickly and efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31061/06]

Written Answers — Court Staff: Court Staff (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the number of judges at all levels is sufficient to meet current requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31062/06]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison spaces lost to the prison service through closure; the number of spaces now required; the reason it was not possible to continue with the use of the Curragh and Spike Island until such time as alternative space was provided in view of his statement to the effect that the revolving door...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison spaces lost to the system through the closure of the Curragh and Spike Island; the way these spaces have been made up; if this is done by way of multiple occupancy of existing cells or otherwise; if early release is now being used as a vehicle to create extra space; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the most common cause for the adjournment of Court cases; the number of adjournments for such purposes in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31065/06]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (3 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action which has been taken to prevent the running of crime syndicates or associated activities from within the prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31066/06]