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Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The cost of the provision of security at the site for the new prison development at Thornton Hall, Kilsallaghan, County Dublin in 2009 was €2,724. The cost to September 2010 was €2,702. I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the requirement for security at Thornton Hall is reviewed on a regular basis having regard to the level of construction related activity taking place at the site.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities, which assist the Commission for Taxi Regulation and issue small public service licences, that they have received no reports of cloning of taxi plates. Any such reports received will be investigated.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs is responsible for the Charities Act 2009 and he has advised me that section 99 of the Act has been brought into operation. I have also been informed, however, that the section is the subject of a constitutional challenge which is currently pending on appeal before the Supreme Court.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Neither my Department nor the Garda Síochána have any function in relation to the regulation of legal transactions in jewellery and gold. The informal purchase of jewellery and precious items is not specifically regulated in criminal legislation; however, the circumstances under which they are bought or sold may indicate the commission of certain offences. For example, the handling of...

Written Answers — Prison Visiting Committees: Prison Visiting Committees (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: A Visiting Committee is appointed to each prison under the Prisons (Visiting Committees) Act, 1925 and Prisons (Visiting Committees) Order, 1925. The function of Visiting Committees is to visit at frequent intervals the prison to which they are appointed and hear any complaints which may be made to them by any prisoner. They report to me any abuses observed or found by them in the prison...

Written Answers — Official Transport: Official Transport (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: An Office Holder car is provided, pursuant to a long standing arrangement, for the Chief Justice. Garda drivers are provided for judges under specific circumstances. It is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to disclose the extent and level of protection afforded to members of the judiciary.

Written Answers — Refugee Appeals Tribunal: Refugee Appeals Tribunal (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 289 together. Firstly, I would point out that the Refugee Appeals Tribunal is statutorily independent in the performance of its functions under the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended). The Chairman of the Tribunal is obliged under the Act to ensure that the business of the Tribunal is managed efficiently and that the business assigned to members is disposed...

Written Answers — Refugee Appeals Tribunal: Refugee Appeals Tribunal (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy will be aware that owing to the confidentiality provisions of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended), it is not the practice to comment in any respect in relation to asylum applications which might be pending. Details in relation to the overall costs to the taxpayer arising from the attendance of applicants at Tribunal hearings are not readily available as the costs involved are spread...

Written Answers — Subsidiary Protection: Subsidiary Protection (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Subsidiary Protection (SP) under the provisions of the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations, 2006 is a form of international protection offered to those persons who do not meet the criteria for recognition as a refugee but who nonetheless claim a risk of serious harm in their country of origin if repatriated there. Each application for Subsidiary Protection in the...

Written Answers — Prison Medical Service: Prison Medical Service (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I can inform the Deputy that in the last three years there were only three confirmed cases of Tuberculosis and only one of Swine Flu amongst the prisoner population. In relation to Smallpox, the World Health Organisation certified the eradication of this disease in 1979. This was endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 1980. As the gathering of information on the number of influenza cases...

Written Answers — Temporary Release of Prisoners: Temporary Release of Prisoners (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The vast majority of the persons referred to are at large because of a technical breach, i.e., failing to sign on at the prison at an allotted time having been granted temporary release. I can advise the Deputy that the number of persons who have been granted temporary release from prison and were classified as unlawfully at large as of 26 October 2010 was 539. A significant number are...

Written Answers — Daylight Savings Time: Daylight Savings Time (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information requested is not available. I also wish to inform the Deputy that the overwhelming majority of clocks in my Department, such as those on computer and telephone systems, are electronic in nature and the time adjustments concerned take place automatically giving rise to no additional costs.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: No, the Deputy was not.

Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 and look forward to today's discussion. The Bill received broad support from all sides on its passage through the Seanad and I look forward to a continuation of that broad support in this House. The Bill provides for a comprehensive and...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Why? Does Frank McBrearty want to see it?

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (9 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Is it any wonder Deputy Quinn left?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Law Reform Commission suggested it.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: No.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Deputy is very confident.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (4 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested this information from the Garda authorities and will respond directly to the Deputy once it is received.