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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter was the subject of a Garda investigation, but that no offence was disclosed.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The new Deputy is to be placed there to extend his level of experience in agriculture.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Kenny could give Deputy Lee his office.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It will never happen.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The position remains, as indicated in my response to Questions No. 532 and 549 of 24 March 2009, that the necessary arrangements are being made to facilitate the appointment of a Legal Service Ombudsman. The intention is to make the appointment as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: The Carrigan Committee, established in 1930, considered whether criminal law then in force relating to sexual offences was adequate or required modification. As part of its deliberations it considered the level of sexual abuse, but did not specifically consider residential institutions. Its report was completed in 1931, but was not published. The report ultimately led to enactment of the...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets: Criminal Assets (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 63 of 27 May, 2009.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that, following an analysis of crime trends in Finglas Garda sub-district, local Garda management commenced Operation Archer in August 2008 to prevent and detect crime, by restricting and disrupting the movement of criminals in the Finglas South area using overt and covert policing. Garda personnel from Finglas Garda Station are supported by District...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to share time with Deputies Ciarán Cuffe and Finian McGrath.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I pay tribute to the report, prepared by Mr. Justice Ryan, on the work of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. His report lays bare the full horrors faced by those committed to the institutions in question. Most important, his report is an official and incontrovertible statement of confirmation of the pain and suffering endured by so many children whose stories have up to recently...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: It does, absolutely. I take this opportunity to clarify this point of law. Many well-meaning individuals have made different suggestions to address this concern. However, if we are not careful, rather than solving the issue we may add to the problem and reinforce the perception that these children had criminal records. The majority of children committed to industrial schools were committed...

Seanad: Human Trafficking: Motion (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: My Department is keeping laws under review. The recent report by the Immigrant Council of Ireland is being examined. We note that the report recommends the Swedish model. Confusingly, the comparative research quoted in the report states that one in 15 men in Ireland reported buying sex compared to one in eight in Sweden. We must be careful in how we measure the success of the steps taken...

Seanad: Human Trafficking: Motion (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Senator O'Toole exhorted me to take this matter seriously. I hope he was not suggesting I do not take it seriously because nothing could be further from the truth. I am glad the proposers of the motion have welcomed the launch earlier today of the national action plan to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings in Ireland for...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am very pleased to initiate the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 in the Upper House. I thank the Seanad for allowing us to take it here and look forward to the contributions on this important Bill. I thank my officials for bringing it forward quickly because I had given an undertaking when I launched the victims of crime initiative last year to bring it forward as soon as possible this year....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to takes Questions Nos. 25 and 28 together. The application for a visa referred to was made on 28/04/2009. It was received in the Visa Section, Burgh Quay, Dublin on 03/06/2009 and is currently being processed. The decision in relation to this application will issue in due course.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that those persons granted temporary leave to remain in the State under the IBC/05 Scheme were given permission under Stamp 4 conditions. This gives an entitlement to work in the State without the need for a work permit and to set up a business without seeking the permission of the Minister. As such, all holders of Stamp 4 status, including those who were granted...

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the exact format of the new firearm certificate has not yet been finalised but it is envisaged that it will be a durable, credit card sized document.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No. 317 of Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 and No. 112 of Thursday, 4 December, 2008 and the written Replies to those Questions. The person concerned applied for asylum on 9 November 2006. His application was refused following consideration of his case by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and, on appeal, the Refugee Appeals...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Talk to Alan Dukes.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Dermot Ahern: I join my colleague in participating in this debate. There is no doubt as to my confidence in this Government. As my colleague has said, just two years ago the people of Ireland, in the only poll relevant as to who runs this country, looked at the alternatives, and stark alternatives they were. It is accepted, even by the most ardent and objective observer, that the people chose,...