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Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: We should not underestimate that one of the main driving forces behind whether crime is committed is the ability of the persons to determine whether they will be caught.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: I accept Senator Norris's point that DNA profiling, were it to be done at all, should be done for everyone. The first people to undergo a DNA swab should be the President, Taoiseach, Tánaiste and everyone else.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: If people were aware that such sophisticated technology was in place, they might reconsider persisting with the crime, which would be of profound help in the fight against crime. I also accept Senator Quinn's comments to the effect that this provision could be of significant help when rounding up the usual suspects. If it was quite clear as a result of the DNA profiling that the majority of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: The garda is taking on an independent role.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: I was sceptical about shooting clubs and people who shoot until I recently visited a club in my constituency. I was impressed by the club's organisation. The moment I entered this new rifle club premises in Bohernabreena I was conscious of security and that I was in an organisation of responsible people who had a strict code of practice and rules. I was impressed by that. The club members...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: It is like the warrants.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Minister referred to this section as a measured provision that offers a window of opportunity to gifted 14 and 15 year olds who are involved in target shooting. I agree with him that we should enable them to take part in international competitions, but this section does not allow them to do so. It refers not only to "target shooting" but also to "hunting".

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: I have no difficulty with allowing 14 or 15 year olds who want to represent their country or their club to do so within the context of a club. I have no difficulty whatsoever with allowing them to engage in such activity under the supervision of someone who is aged 18 or 19 years. A different argument can be made in respect of "hunting", which is clearly referred to on the first line of page...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: ——on the plains of west Dublin or wherever, if the Minister gets my drift. I have no difficulty with target shooting, although there is a clear need to regulate the sport to ensure that gifted people are given an opportunity to participate in it. Hunting is different from target shooting, however.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: Perhaps the Commissioner should be allowed simply to say "Yes" or "No".

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: It is in the interests of the adult in question to be in charge at all stages.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: Bohernabreena is a very rural area.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: I wish to raise a serious issue that needs to be debated and regulated in proper measure. It relates to the role of the retail banking sector in adding to the general level of indebtedness in the economy. In the 12 months to May, there was a 17% increase in the level of credit card indebtedness. This means that approximately €2.4 billion is owed. Clearly, there is a responsibility on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: What height is the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: A dedicated follower of fashion.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Minister has accepted a Bill proposed in this House by Senator O'Toole which deals with extending time limits where a warrant is issued for a person's arrest.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: Yes. The Minister has taken the body of Senator O'Toole's Bill and incorporated it into his Bill. There is nothing so maddening for the public as to see a case not go to court or be thrown out of court because of some defect in the process by which the Garda has exercised a warrant. Without making reference to any celebrated case being examined by the Oireachtas, it very much depends, as...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: The Minister is generally sympathetic to the position outlined by Senator Cummins, that there is a need to ensure that when warrants are issued, it is clear as to what they mean, the time limits involved, who is responsible for them and so forth. He said he has asked the District Court ——

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: Excuse me, he will ask the District Court's committee, which deals with general rules, to examine this matter. If the committee amends the existing rules would they have to be put in statutory form ——

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)

Brian Hayes: They would be covered by statutory instruments introduced by the Minister. Can an argument be made that it would be better to have them in law as opposed to statutory instruments that the Minister may have to issue from time to time? I know the Minister asks the district and other courts to examine issues such as these from time to time. Does the Minister have a timeframe in mind regarding...