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Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Was the Deputy found guilty?

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: On the basis of the amendment, if we have unanimity in the House for the introduction of one-way screens, then, to a large degree my mission is accomplished. I accept that the practicalities involved have to be ironed out and from that perspective I want to see an examination of these issues as soon as possible, and in particular to know what best practice is in other countries. It is the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I move amendment No. 21: In page 8, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: "PART 2 EXCLUSIONARY RULE 5.—(1) Where evidence is obtained in contravention of a person's constitutional rights, whether numerated or unenumerated, such evidence may, having regard to the totality of the circumstances of the case and, in particular, the rights of the victim, be deemed by the court to be...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: He could also guarantee it.

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: God help them.

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: A leopard does not change his spots.

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Bertie the chameleon right until the end.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 70: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's plans to improve the design of new apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13418/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 94: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the recent figures from Census 2006 showing a large increase in the numbers living in apartments will lead to a shift in housing policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13419/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 5 December 2006, in relation to a person (details supplied) in west Cork who married a citizen of the EU and lodged an application to remain in this State in April 2006, if he will ensure that the letter outlining the various options open to the person referred to...

Written Answers — Customs Services: Customs Services (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of ports and harbours on the coast of Ireland not constantly monitored by the customs authority with a view to preventing the illegal import of drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14047/07]

Written Answers — Customs Services: Customs Services (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Finance the work of the customs authority in tackling the importation of illegal drugs into Ireland; the measures that have been put in place in this regard at airports and ports, in particular small ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14048/07]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to his reply of 28 March 2007 in relation to appointments to State boards and bodies, the relevant boards and other entities where the 55 vacancies which he proposes to fill arise, and the number of such vacancies in each such body or entity. [13509/07]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to his reply of 28 March 2007 in relation to appointments to State boards, bodies and other entities, if in relation to the five statutory agencies, operating under the aegis of his Department, he envisages making or nominating appointments up to 31 May 2007; and if so, if he will indicate same. [13528/07]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs further to his reply of 28 March 2007 in relation to appointments to State boards, bodies and other entities and his reference to the possible retention of certain existing members of a particular board, the board that is involved; and the number of individuals involved. [13510/07]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to her reply of 28 March 2007 regarding appointments to State boards and bodies, if she will furnish the information requested in relation to the number of appointments to such State bodies or other similar entities which she has made, envisages making or nominating in the period from 26 March to 31 May 2007; and if she will...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: There is a third issue that should be investigated. This is the allegation that certain arrangements were made whereby solicitors were engaging in practices not principally to the benefit of their clients but for their own gain. As a non-practising solicitor, this is an allegation I take seriously. What will be the fallout from these three issues? Moreover, there is a fourth issue in that...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Nor do we want fraudulent or unethical shortcuts.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Criminal Justice Bill 2007 is trumpeted by the Minister as his answer to gangland crime. It is extraordinary that in the middle of it are proposals to further criminalise those involved in the fishing industry. They resent the juxtaposition that arises from their being associated with gangland crime and they have a point. The notion of equating the committing of an offence by a person...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Like Macbeth, the Minister has seen a dagger before our eyes, but fishermen genuinely think the dagger is being wielded by the Government. Whatever the Tánaiste may say, associating fishermen with gangland criminals in the Bill is not the right way to regulate the fisheries sector. The main points on that issue have been made eloquently by my colleagues, but the Tánaiste might consider a...