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Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: We certainly are.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Bill provides that the fine not exceed €1,500.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: It is for the judge to decide what amount will be imposed.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: They will listen. There can be no conviction without a trial.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: Firearms are also stolen from houses all over Ireland.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I do not accept that.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: Tá mé an-deabhéasach leis na meáin.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am from outside the Pale and closer to shotguns than the Deputy thinks.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: Enjoy the canvassing, Willie.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I expect to be in a position shortly to bring the scheme of a judicial council Bill to Government for approval with a view to publishing the Bill itself in the first half of this year. The preparation of the scheme of the Bill is at an advanced stage. I am engaged in a number of necessary consultations on the draft scheme at present. The Bill will establish a judicial council with...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information sought by the Deputy and furnished to me by the complaints board is set out in the attached appendix which is being circulated to members with this answer. As the Deputy will see, the annual number of complaints over the period in question has ranged from 1,175 to 1,405, with the figure for last year being 1,232. Complaints referred to as having gone through the entire process...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: Ministerial State cars are placed at the disposal of Ministers and others pursuant to a long-standing arrangement and are supplied to the following: Taoiseach; Tánaiste; 13 Ministers; President; Chief Whip; Ceann Comhairle; Attorney General; Director of Public Prosecutions; Chief Justice; former Taoisigh and Presidents. There are no set rules as to when ministerial cars are replaced but, in...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: Policing arrangements for public events and in locations generally, along with the allocation of Garda resources, are solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner. However, I understand from the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána is not aware of any decision having been taken in relation to Shamrock Rovers playing at Dalymount Park. As I am sure the Deputy will understand, in the event...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that within the Bridewell district, which covers the Dublin 7 area, there are two plain clothes gardaí assigned to deal with incidents of prostitution. In addition to this, both regular patrols and district detective units are also involved in dealing with incidents of prostitution in the Dublin 7 area. I understand that response times are...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The old AIB premises at Main Street, Blanchardstown, was acquired by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Probation and Welfare Service. As the intention was to renovate and extend these premises, using one portion as a local office and the other as a probation centre, planning permission was required. The proposed change in the use of the building would also have required planning...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that as of 14 February 2005 there were 86 juvenile liaison officer, JLO, gardaí and eight JLO sergeants working in the various divisions throughout the country. In addition to this, the national juvenile office has a staff of one superintendent, two inspectors...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to court awards and out of court settlements in actions taken against members of the Garda Síochána in respect of assault, unlawful arrest or other breaches of citizens' rights is set out in the table below. As of 31 December 2003, there were approximately 750 civil actions taken against members of the Garda Síochána on hand. A detailed...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I draw the Deputy's attention to my response to Question No. 692 on 26 January last in which I indicated that officials of the Irish Prison Service had re-engaged in discussions with the Prison Officers' Association at the Labour Relations Commission following on a determination by the Civil Service Arbitration Board on a number of financial issues. The position is that these discussions...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: The Children Act 2001 is a fundamental revision of the law governing the treatment of children in conflict with the law and non-offending children in need of special care and protection. The principal considerations behind the Act are: prevention, through early intervention, is desirable; diversion, where a child has committed an offence, is the preferred option where society would not be...

Written Answers — Prisoner Reintegration: Prisoner Reintegration (16 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy may be aware, the NESF itself has, in November 2004, presented a report to the Taoiseach entitled, Fourth Periodic Report on the Work of the NESF, which the forum had prepared for the purpose of reviewing implementation and follow through, mainly by Departments and State agencies, on several particular reports it had undertaken and submitted over the period 2001-03 and including...