Results 16,461-16,480 of 18,761 for speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (17 Feb 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that the dealings referred to by the Deputy refer to an application for transfer order and an application for transfer order and charge which were lodged on 4 December 2001 and 23 August 2004, respectively. Dealing nos. D2001SM009036Q and D2004SM006350T refer. I am also informed that these applications are associated with dealing no. D2004SM008627Q...

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

Michael McDowell: If probation supervision has exactly the same rate of recidivism, the point cuts both ways.

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

Michael McDowell: I am more interested in the issue of bail.

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

Michael McDowell: The Provisional IRA is an unlawful organisation.

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

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is moving a long way from his predecessor's view on mandatory sentences. I was faced with demands of the most extraordinary kind for mandatory sentences.

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

Michael McDowell: Go raibh maith agat.

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

Michael McDowell: I do it.

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...