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Other Questions: State Pathologists (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to address concerns regarding the ongoing legal cases in view of the resignation of the Deputy State Pathologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52659/13]

Other Questions: State Pathologists (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: Arising from the recent departure of the Deputy State Pathologist, there has been some commentary to the effect that a number of cases before the courts that might rely on his evidence may be in jeopardy.

Other Questions: State Pathologists (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: I wish to tease out a point. Did I hear the Minister correctly, in that Dr. Jaber has made himself available to give evidence if so required? I am unsure as to whether he is still in the jurisdiction. Should he be unavailable by virtue of nothing being in the jurisdiction, is it the case that Professor Cassidy can take the files on which he worked and present it as evidence in criminal trials?

Other Questions: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: On the same point as that raised by Deputy Naughten, if it is the case that either the family or the senior counsel who is to undertake the role feel they are being inhibited in their work by not having access to the entire range of files, where do we stand then? How much restriction will be placed on the senior counsel in terms of access to files? For example, will all the Garda files be...

Other Questions: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered establishing a Special Commission for Investigation in relation to the Fr. Molloy case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52661/13]

Other Questions: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 380. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will establish a special commission of investigation into the death of Fr. Niall Molloy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53021/13]

Other Questions: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 381. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the remit and objectives of the senior counsel appointed to review the Fr. Niall Molloy case; if the senior counsel will have full access to all files; if the final report will be made publically available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53022/13]

Other Questions: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: The Minister is well aware of this case. It is a long-running cause of concern to the extended family of the late Fr. Niall Molloy who was killed in 1985. Will there be a commission of investigation? I understand that the Minister has briefed a senior counsel to examine the case. I am trying to elicit some more information about that from the Minister.

Other Questions: Garda Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: I thank the Minister. What will be the timeline given within the terms of reference for the senior counsel? Will it be open-ended or guillotined at a point so that the family will not feel that it will go on in perpetuity? Is this a precursor to the establishment of a commission of investigation? Will the Minister tell us that he is not ruling out a commission of investigation into the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Trusts (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: I am not sure whether the Minister is aware that a High Court judge, Mr. Justice Sean Ryan, has described the activities of Charles Allen at Lota More, County Cork, as "unsatisfactory and unsavoury". Mr. Justice Ryan further commented that trust documents could be a front for illegal activity. Has the Minister discussed this situation with the Garda Commissioner, as indicated by the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Trusts (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: As a said during a previous discussion on this matter, Mr. Allen even paid a visit to this House as part of his search for credibility. He spoke to my colleague, Senator Thomas Byrne, who reported the matter to the Garda and outlined his concerns after questioning Mr. Allen quite thoroughly. Senator Byrne said a mass deception was going ahead. Can the Minister confirm whether a formal...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Trusts (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to address existing misleading property trusts that promise to help indebted home owners avoid repossession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52679/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Trusts (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: This matter was aired recently in the Topical Issue debate and it was dealt with by the Minister's colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. Some additional information came out that up to 500 applications had been made to the Property Registration Authority. It was also indicated that the Minister intended to have a discussion with the Garda Commissioner on this matter....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: I wish to push the Minister on the notion floated by Mr. John Larkin of a general amnesty. Will the Minister state emphatically that he is ruling it out? It is our view that it is not a runner and that it would require legislation in this jurisdiction. An important issue is arriving at fair justice for the victims and their families. As I stated in my introduction, people have benefited...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: There is no doubt there was a great deal of energy surrounding the statement by the Northern Ireland Attorney General, Mr. John Larkin, QC, possibly, because it suited the political agenda of some people. More important, it greatly concerned the vast majority of people. Mr. Larkin proposed a general amnesty of pre-1998 crimes. Fianna Fáil has made it clear it would not support any...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has held with the Northern Executive in relation to the cessation of prosecutions of pre-1998 crimes related to the troubles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52678/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: I have tabled this question in light of the comments by the Northern Ireland Attorney General, Mr. John Larkin, concerning a proposal to have a cessation of prosecutions for all pre-1998 crimes. The matter is relevant, given the recent publication of the Smithwick report. In that context, I welcome last week's apology by the Minister for Justice and Equality on behalf of the State. It was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking in view of concerns raised regarding compensation to victims following the conviction of a rogue solicitor (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52660/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 351. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking in view of concerns raised regarding compensation to victims following the conviction of a rogue solicitor (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52680/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Practitioners (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a county breakdown of the number of personal insolvency practitioners appointed to date; the number of applications received and the number processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52658/13]