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Human Rights Issues: Motion. (13 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to share time with Deputy Pat Breen. I too claim to be a friend of the United States, and many established relationships between our countries have existed over the years. I take on trust what we ask for and what we give. However, I am not in favour, nor is Fine Gael, of the extraordinary rendition type of episodes we have heard about. I am not suggesting this has taken place or that...

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Let there be another quick moment.

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (13 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: This is a fitting conclusion to the debate. It is generally accepted that part of the European project is its development and evolution through the inclusion of the various countries that apply to join. This case is no exception and follows the course this country followed some years ago. As a European country, we were lucky to have the support of our European colleagues as we proceeded. We...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if adequate numbers of Gardaí are available to combat the drugs problem with particular reference to the areas throughout the country that are currently most seriously subjected to the activities of drug dealers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22199/06]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the mechanism he proposes to introduce to prevent a recurrence of the recent legal and constitutional crisis which allowed the release of prisoners serving time for serious offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22200/06]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the inter-Departmental review of the 1994 disabled drivers' disabled passengers tax concessions; when it is expected to extend the limits of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22250/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and cost of all information technology or other high tech facilities provided to his Department in the past five years; the extent to which each facility is operating efficiently and in accordance with VFM criteria; if PULSE is evaluated in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22215/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applicants who have passed the Garda entrance exam; the number to date called for training; the number awaiting such a call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22216/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of robberies in the past two years in which hostages were taken to assist in the robbery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22217/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the high crime areas in Dublin City, where nightly foot and mobile patrols are available; his plans to increase same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22218/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is sufficient personnel and equipment in the Garda forensic laboratory for same to function to the highest capacity; if there are delays occurring; if so, the provision he or his Department will make to rectify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22219/06]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that all those deported to their homelands by his order have been properly treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22221/06]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his office receives information from the Courts Service setting out the number of community service orders made in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22222/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for citizenship received in each of the past three years; the number approved; the number rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22223/06]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases in respect of which two or more prisoners share a cell in the various prisons throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22224/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reported cases of car theft in each of the past four years; if prosecution and conviction have followed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22225/06]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken to ensure that those charged with serious crimes are not allowed bail when charged in the Courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22226/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the principals of all known criminal organisations operating throughout the country have been questioned or arrested in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22228/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to put organised crime gangs out of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22230/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extra resources he intends to make available to An Garda Síochána to facilitate a crackdown on organised crime, drug trafficking, intimidation of witnesses, extortion, racketeering and protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22236/06]