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Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Under the other legislation, we are satisfied that the difficulty to which the Senator refers does not arise. I will reconsider the matter between now and Report Stage, although I do not believe a problem really exists.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Having considered amendment No. 16 and the horrific notion that somebody's entire nail could be taken as a sample, I am given to believe Senator Henry's amendment No. 17 is a better one and I will therefore accept it. While the term "iris identification" does not have a clear meaning, I am disposed to accept it because I do not think it can do any harm in this legislation.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Senator is correct. When I noticed this issue, I realised I might end up reading a report in the newspaper that I was going to authorise doctors to remove people's nails. I may not have much of a sense of self-preservation but I would not like to have that put on the record.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am happy to accept this amendment.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: This is a very prescriptive amendment. A body that none of us knew about could be dug up in Ireland. We may not want it in Ireland and relatives might want to bury it elsewhere. The amendment would tie us down unduly.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: We revised section 14 in the Dáil to take this into account. The amendment is redundant at this stage.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: This was discussed in the earlier debate.

Seanad: Family Law Cases (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I welcome the opportunity to inform Senators of the progress being made in the area of reporting of general trends in family law cases. I know from the debate in this House and in the other House during the passage of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 that the subject of family law and the in camera rule is of great interest and import to Members of both Houses. I readily acknowledge...

Written Answers — Road Fatality Statistics: Road Fatality Statistics (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the statistics requested are not available at the Garda National Traffic Bureau. The Road Safety Authority which comes under the aegis of the Department of Transport is tasked with the compilation of statistics relating to road collisions and deaths within the State.

Written Answers — Internet Banking Fraud: Internet Banking Fraud (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed that An Garda Síochána has received in excess of 20 complaints from members of the public relating to fraudulent withdrawals from their bank accounts. The offences are committed using a technique known as "phishing". "Phishing" is the term used to describe the theft or attempted theft of personal information using e-mail and "bogus" web-sites. It is a relatively recent...

Written Answers — Travel Documents: Travel Documents (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: Arrangements are in train to update, from a security perspective, the travel document issued to persons granted refugee status in the State under the Refugee Act 1996. Any enhancement of this document from a biometric viewpoint will be considered in that context.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 273 (Ref No: 28740/06) of today's date.

Written Answers — Censorship of Publications: Censorship of Publications (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy will be aware, the task of censorship in relation to books and magazines is carried out by the Censorship of Publications Board. I have no plans to introduce legislation to provide for an age related certification scheme as envisaged by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Private Security Industry: Private Security Industry (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004 is the regulatory body with responsibility for regulating and licensing the private security industry in the State. The Authority is independent in the exercise of its statutory functions. I am informed by the Authority that it has put a licence fee structure in place which reflects the variety between...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by Divisional Garda Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike, Drug Unit, Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective Units. I understand that...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: As I have informed the House previously, this matter has been before the courts and a conviction recorded. The court also ordered compensation to be paid, and I understand this was done. As the Deputy is aware, the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and it is not open to me to comment or intervene in any way on...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed by Gardaí at Clontarf Garda station. Additional patrols are provided by Divisional Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike, Drug Unit, the Divisional Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective Units. Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit are assigned to this area and have a good...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí from Clontarf and Raheny Garda stations. I understand that the Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Units of both stations have a good relationship with the local community. Also, additional resources have recently being allocated to the Community Policing Units...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry ('Barron Inquiry') into the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings of 1974 details its interaction with the person in question on the matter. A Commission of Investigation, the sole member of which is Mr. Patrick MacEntee, S.C., Q.C., is currently inquiring into certain aspects of the State's response to the bombings. In that context, I am aware that...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí from its local Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by Divisional Garda Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike, Drug, Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective...