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Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I will not delay. The extent of the fines and the terms of imprisonment suggested for someone found in possession of a mobile telephone are bizarre. It would be different were someone found to be threatening a person, organising criminal acts or arranging the supply of drugs, but we are discussing the possession of a mobile telephone.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The term of imprisonment of up to five years is substantial. I understand the concerns of the Tánaiste and others because the issue has been aired in the media. I do not disagree with the Tánaiste, but the scale of the imprisonment or fines is out of proportion to the act of possession. If someone is organising a criminal gang or the delivery of drugs via mobile telephone, he or she...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Hooch. It has a greater effect.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Yes, but from what I have heard, one would not drink the stuff in prison if given a choice.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: One could lose one's eyesight. Prison alcohol has health and safety implications for prisoners. Under prison rules, governors and prison officers do not take the matter of alcohol in prisons lightly. The provision is strange and came out of nowhere, as I was not aware that the Tánaiste was examining the matter. Perhaps we should reconsider the extent of the fines and the potential for...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It affects prison officers' phones as well.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 51: In page 31, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: "42.—The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform shall make the necessary provisions for the closure of St. Patrick's Institution.". This is taking the opportunity for the Prisons Bill to deal with St. Patrick's Institution. We have heard about the need for its closure over the years and the...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome the fact that some of the facilities will be in place by 2010. St. Patrick's Institution, as it is at present, is not suitable for children and is in breach of the most fundamental principles of child protection. That was recognised ten years ago or more and it is one of the scandals that we, as a society, have not dealt with this properly and speedily. At this stage that...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Not agreed.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is not agreed.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I am shouting it from the rooftops.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 24: In page 23, between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following: "(2) All appointments under this section shall require the approval of the Oireachtas and shall be subject to a transparent, open and merit-based selection process and shall involve published criteria for selection.". I intend to discuss amendments Nos. 24 to 26, inclusive, together.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I apologise for not being present in the Chamber earlier as I was detained elsewhere. In respect of two of these amendments, having read the proposals of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice on this issue, I adopted a number of its suggestions, which were reasonable. Their acceptance would not tax the Tánaiste too much. Amendment No. 25 is intended to ensure the Minister did not appoint...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 27: In page 24, line 15, after "Prisons" to insert the following: ", his or her staff or persons authorised by the Inspector of Prisons,". I will not labour these points. As I stated previously, a number of amendments came from reading the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice proposal. These are intended to strengthen this section of the Bill and ensure the inspector has...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I will withdraw or not move most of the other amendments in my name.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 29: In page 24, line 18, to delete "obtain from the governor a copy of any record" and substitute the following: "request and obtain from the governor a copy of any books, records, other documents (including documents stored in non-legible form) or extracts therefrom".

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 31: In page 24, line 20, after "inspection" to insert "or arising out of an inspection".

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the urgent need on this, International Women's Day, for the Government to take action, along the lines of that advocated by the recent Sinn Féin Private Members' motion, to tackle domestic and sexual violence against women, which remains at a shamefully high level and is an...

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: As with the last proposal I object to the guillotine on the Second Stage debate.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I agree with Deputy Stagg on this matter. One of the advantages of committees is that Deputies who are not members of a particular committee can take part. If two committees deal with two separate Bills on the same day it is nearly impossible for such Deputies to take part. There are free days next week when committees can sit and, if the Bills are urgent, they could be dealt with in the...