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International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This amendment may not reflect the Rome Statute but it does not dilute the statute. It is a step forward from that and complies with international standards on this matter. It is a pity that we cannot adopt these standards and be to the fore in ensuring that other countries consider these provisions when they adopt the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in their legislation. My...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendmentNo. 26: In page 14, line 11, after "determination" to insert the following: "and the standard of superior responsibility shall be the same for civilian superiors as for military commanders".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: My problem with this is that despite this Minister of State and others before him asserting that Saint Patrick's Institution should not be open, and others, it is still designated as a prison. We should try to ensure it ceases to be designated a prison and is closed.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is a new amendment.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: We did not discuss it.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: That is the problem with ministerial amendments on this Stage.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 5: In page 10, line 31, after "issue", to insert the following: ", and (III) implement the decision of the Court and comply with any decision by the Assembly of State Parties or the Security Council under Article 87". The purpose of this amendment is to safeguard against any future abuse of the exercise of State security by the Government to avoid co-operation with the...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 9: In page 11, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: ""crime of aggression" means use of force by a State against another State contrary to the UN Charter;". The purpose of this amendment is to provide a definition of a crime of aggression. Amendments Nos. 11 and 17 aim to extend the scope of the crimes covered by this Bill to include this crime. The scope...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the reprehensive failure of the Government to take adequate measures to address human trafficking, including the introduction of legislation making human trafficking a crime, providing for the prosecution of traffickers and providing supports for the many women and children who are victims of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 51: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of social housing sold by local authorities under the Tenant Purchase Scheme in 2005. [16558/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 52: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received representations from local authorities seeking additional funds to enable them to carry out necessary repairs to local authority housing which they are prevented from carrying out at present due to a lack of resources. [16559/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to further recent attacks by Turkish police and military on Kurdish civilians in which seven civilians were killed and hundreds more injured and arrested including children; if this will impact on Turkish prospects for EU membership; and the steps he has taken or will take to raise this issue at an...

Written Answers — Employment Agencies: Employment Agencies (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons registered with recruitment agencies each year since 1995. [16830/06]

Written Answers — Carriage of Weapons: Carriage of Weapons (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will extend the scope of the review he has initiated into the carriage of munitions and dangerous goods, on foot of the incident in February 2006 in which a US plane claimed to have no cargo when in fact there was an attack helicopter on board, to include the carriage of prisoners and detainees. [16835/06]

Written Answers — Carriage of Weapons: Carriage of Weapons (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will extend the scope of the review he has initiated into the carriage of munitions and dangerous goods to include questions relating to the countries of origin and destination of such goods in view of the incident in February 2006 in which this State appears to have facilitated the sale of an attack helicopter to Israel and thereby...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide Deputies with a copy of all documentation produced by the officials in his Department, who visited areas in Britain in which specials are used, in reporting on that visit. [16833/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the groups and bodies that he consulted before publishing the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005; and the extent of their involvement in the drafting process. [16837/06]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (4 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of her meeting with the Christian Brothers in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [16774/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (3 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the non-statutory Dunne Inquiry has missed five deadlines for producing a report. [15928/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (3 May 2006)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the Dunne Inquiry has been allowed to continue in session for over four years without producing a report; the cost of the inquiry to date; and if she will justify the expenditure on an inquiry that has furnished no report or findings to date. [15929/06]