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Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí currently assigned to the Garda National Drugs Unit; and the number assigned on each of 1 January 2006, 1 June 2006 and 1 January 2007. [13134/07]

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the problems with the Garda PULSE system; the annual cost of running the system; the fees that have been paid in respect of consultancy services in 2006 and for each month in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13135/07]

Written Answers — Identification Cards: Identification Cards (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his view on the introduction of a national identity card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13136/07]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of positions within An Garda Síochána that have been civilianised in 2007. [13137/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 229: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of fully attested persons currently serving in the Garda Reserve. [13138/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Finance the options highlighted in the report of the Interdepartmental Review Group in 2004 for the extension of the qualifying medical criteria for the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concession regulations; and the reason none of these options have been followed. [12582/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Finance if all documents, maps and contracts have been received by the Chief State Solicitor in relation to the Garda station at Dunmanway; and if he will confirm that contracts can be completed in order that the redevelopment of the existing Garda station can commence. [12583/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons presently qualifying for the Disabled Drivers and Passengers tax concessions scheme; the number of current applicants; and the number of those whose applications are under appeal. [12584/07]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the promised Government Strategy on Recreation for Teenagers will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12327/07]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application to the Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal in view of additional information submitted recently by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [12620/07]

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: In many ways, this shows the benefit of having proper parliamentary scrutiny of Bills in that we can be more satisfied that the end product is correct and will stand the test of time, so I have no difficulty in agreeing to these amendments. They improve and clarify theBill.

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I move amendment No. 4: In page 11, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: "10.—The repeal or retention of a statute under this Act shall not, in any way, be relied upon as a basis for establishing that that statute or those statutes ever actually applied in Ireland.". My colleague, Deputy Kehoe, had a view in regard to these provisions which he presented on Committee Stage. He...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I accept the Minister of State's point.

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Do I take it we are talking about repealing Acts, but having a saver with regard to any acts done or steps taken under those Acts while they were in operation?

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I suppose some Acts, such as the Slave Trade Act and the Night Poaching Act, would not be of significant relevance today. However, I see some relevance with regard to company legislation. Looking at the situation, I take the view we must rely on the official advice as to the best way to frame the approach for the Acts being repealed and the saver clauses or the question of anything done...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I am sure some PhD student will do a thesis on this at some stage. I accept the Minister's assurances that we are taking the right direction with regard to the amendments he now proposes.

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I move amendment No. 11: In page 27, in the fourth column, line 11, to insert "Mental Health (Ireland) Act 1821". My colleague, Deputy Kehoe, argued these points on Committee Stage and wanted the Minister and his officials to give further consideration to them between Committee and Report Stages. His basic point was that the language should be less outdated than in its original presentation....

Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: On the basis that I can give an assurance that the next Government will continue with the good work, I am happy to withdraw the amendments.

Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: There are those who are blind and those who will not see.

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (29 Mar 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to amend the proposed version of risk equalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12017/07]