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Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

John Curran: It concerns the fact that the affordable housing scheme is becoming more popular but one of the problems in delivering the scheme is that many of the people who qualify to participate are experiencing difficulties coming up with the deposits. The State should examine the possibility of establishing a savings scheme for first-time buyers or specifically for those who might qualify for...

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

John Curran: No, I do not support the motion.

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

John Curran: The Deputies opposite want real debate on the issue but the points they have made in the motion are disingenuous in terms of the progress that has been made. I will engage with the Deputies in debate but I do not support the motion.

Social and Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

John Curran: The progress made is not being recognised. Regarding first-time buyers, we must address the issue of a savings scheme in respect of deposits. There is merit in that idea. That aspect of the motion, which has been raised in the House previously, will be raised again and is an issue that will be examined.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

John Curran: I wish to examine a few sections in this Bill. One of the most welcome developments is in section 31 which provides for the establishment of the joint policing committee with Garda and local authority representation. This measure will help to build a proper forum for communication between gardaí and local residents of a community. Joint policing committees represent a step in the right...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

John Curran: In any event, it should be provided at a commercial rate. The cash escort businesses and the banks benefit from this. When an ordinary member of the community withdraws money, he or she is charged for doing so. Another area related to charges for services is that of entertainment venues. Most of these venues employ rigorous internal security arrangements such as closed circuit television,...

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will examine the way in which a closer integrated system may be established between the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social and Family Affairs to ensure that overpayments to means tested social welfare recipients are minimised. [7071/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of women's refuges in the State; the extent of the State's subvention thereto; the additional subvention required to provide such a refuge in every county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12046/05]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations with video recording equipment; the likely cost of installation of such equipment in those Garda stations without it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12032/05]

Written Answers — Garda Budget: Garda Budget (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Exchequer funding allocated to the emergency response unit in 2005. [12033/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent of the funding provided for neighbourhood watch schemes in 2005. [12034/05]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of detention facilities for offenders under 18 in 2005. [12035/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider establishing anti-racism networks at local authority level; the likely cost of establishing such networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12037/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider establishing a dedicated organised crime unit within the Garda Síochána; the likely cost of establishing such a unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12038/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reinstate the civil legal aid private practitioners scheme; the likely Exchequer funding required for such an action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12040/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of funding being provided under the auspices of his Department for the protection of witnesses in criminal trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12041/05]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding being allocated by his Department for immigration control in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12043/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding being allocated by his Department for minority ethnic non-governmental organisations in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12044/05]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda juvenile liaison officers employed; the funding allocated for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12045/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (19 Apr 2005)

John Curran: Question 490: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider appointing a planning inspectorate to enforce planning laws; if it will be an effective mechanism of enforcing compliance in this regard; the likely funding required to establish such an inspectorate; the subsequent annual running costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12028/05]