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Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 132 together. Last week the Taoiseach and I and a number of my Government colleagues met the Garda Commissioner and the Deputy Garda Commissioner in charge of operations to discuss, among other issues, gangland activities. We were briefed very comprehensively on a series of actions being undertaken by the Gardaí to counteract the activities of these...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government Legislation Programme published on 25 September provides for publication of a Sale of Alcohol Bill in 2008. This Bill will modernise and streamline the laws relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol by repealing the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004, as well as the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2004, and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In response to a request from the Garda Commissioner, a working group, comprising officials of my Department and senior Garda officers, was established in December 2006 with the task of considering matters relating to the regulation of recruitment of police officers from foreign police forces, both European and non-European. I understand that Garda management is now examining the training...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Negotiations are currently underway with a commercial consortium, which was selected following an E.U. tender procedure for the design, construction, finance and maintenance of the proposed prison facilities at Thornton Hall, North County Dublin. The new prison complex is being procured under a Public Private Partnership model which will include the construction of the prison facilities...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 135 on 9 October, 2007.

Written Answers — Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Pre-Nuptial Agreements (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 131 together. The Study Group examined pre-nuptial agreements having regard to the provisions in the Constitution on the protection of marriage and the requirement of proper provision being made for parties to divorce proceedings. The Group's core recommendation is that provision be made in both the Family Law Act 1995 and Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 82 together. Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social...

Written Answers — Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can inform the Deputy that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal provides an accessible and independent means by which the victims of violent crime can receive financial compensation for any out of pocket expenses arising as a result of that crime, including loss of earnings and vouched medical expenses. As such the Tribunal meets an important public need and has served victims well...

Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána utilises intelligence-led operations to target organised crime gangs. All available intelligence is fully analysed and used in the strategic deployment of both local and specialised operational Garda units to target particular gangs. Organised crime is being targeted on a number of fronts, involving uniform and plain-clothes...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The appointment of a new Inspector of Prisons is under active consideration and I will be making an announcement shortly.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised that the cost to date of producing the Report of the Casino Committee has been €21, 500. This includes costs associated with desk top formatting and an Irish translation of the Report. As the Deputy will appreciate the final costs will be contingent on the number of printed copies of the Report required. I am at present considering this Report and I expect to be...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would refer the Deputy to my previous reply on 9th October 2007 (Ref. No. 22544/07). Again, I am pleased to be able to report that my Department's Decentralisation Programme is firmly on target. Under the Programme, over nine hundred posts from my Department and its agencies are scheduled to relocate to seven provincial locations. To date, over four hundred assignments have been made and...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Criminal Assets Bureau, under Assistant Commissioner, National Support Services, works closely with other national units, including the Garda National Drugs Unit, and senior investigating officers in all Garda Divisions to ensure, wherever possible, that assets derived from criminal activity, including drug-related crime, are subject to...

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill completed Second Stage in the Dáil on 1 November. The primary purpose of the Bill is to criminalise the trafficking of persons into, through or out of Ireland for the purposes of their sexual or labour exploitation or the removal of their organs. It is a criminal law bill and, therefore, deals exclusively with the criminal...

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am satisfied that the Office of the Garda Ombudsman Commission will have the resources it needs to carry out its functions in 2008. The 2007 allocation for the Office includes significant once-off funding relating to the initial set-up of the Office. Therefore, the 2008 pre-budget outlook figure has been adjusted accordingly. Indeed, the Commission is still in the process of recruiting...

Written Answers — Migrant Workers: Migrant Workers (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 81 together. All non-EEA nationals are legally obliged under the Immigration Act 2004 to ensure that their permission to remain in the State is kept up to date at all times. Indeed, it is their responsibility to make themselves aware of the relevant Irish immigration legislation prior to their entry to the State. They should also ensure that, where...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda investigation into the murder in question is ongoing and that the investigation team based in Monaghan Garda Station is being assisted by specialist Garda units, including the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Garda Technical Bureau. I am further informed that the Garda Síochána is working closely with the Police Service...

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 106 together. The Joint Policing Committees currently established in a pilot phase operate under guidelines issued by my predecessor as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 23 May, 2007, following consultation with the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. In accordance with...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I welcome the third report of the Garda Inspectorate entitled, "Policing in Ireland — Looking Forward" which is a comprehensive examination of administration and operation of the Garda Síochána. The remit of the Inspectorate under the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007 is to ensure that the resources available to An Garda Síochána are used so as to achieve and maintain the highest...

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (7 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to my detailed response to Question No. 163 on 9 October in which I outlined the reasons why I do not intend to make regulations under section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 at this time. I have nothing further to add to the details given in that reply.