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Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who have been convicted annually over the past ten years who, as an alternative to a sentence of imprisonment, have received a community service order. [15500/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of training places and courses available to gardaí in Templemore, County Tipperary; the number who have attended courses and the capacity for each year over the past five years and to date in 2009; and the Garda budget allocated to funding ongoing training courses to the gardaí annually over the past five...

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason he did not review section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 after its first year; and the further reason he does not propose to establish a formal review mechanism immediately for an annual review. [15502/09]

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on making prisons drug free. [15503/09]

Written Answers — Prisoner Rehabilitation: Prisoner Rehabilitation (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual rehabilitation goals and targets set within the prison service; and the level of resourcing it received annually since 2005 to date in 2009. [15504/09]

Written Answers — Prison Drug Treatment Services: Prison Drug Treatment Services (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of detox places available in each prison here. [15505/09]

Written Answers — Prisoner Remission: Prisoner Remission (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress on his proposal to ensure that prisoner remission will only be earned by participation in rehabilitation programmes, on the proposals that remission higher than 10% will only be available where rehabilitation programmes are successfully completed and on the proposal to place similar conditions for persons on...

Written Answers — Community Service Orders: Community Service Orders (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce a community pay back scheme requiring offenders to provide real services for the community; and the role he will give victims and communities who are affected by this scheme. [15507/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding his proposal to create anti-social behaviour action teams. [15508/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to require all mobile telephones to be registered with a name, address and proof of identity in order to stop drug pushers using untraceable telephones. [15510/09]

Written Answers — Prisoner Statistics: Prisoner Statistics (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding prison capacity compared with prisoner numbers in each of the prisons here; the action he proposes to take in the short, medium and long-term to address the issue of prison overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14602/09]

Crime Prevention. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to bring an end to organised crime and gangland culture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14601/09]

Crime Prevention. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am conscious of the fact he has introduced new legislation which will be supported by my party, Fine Gael, as stated on numerous occasions. Does the Minister agree that organised and gangland crime results from the illegal drug activities in this country and in particular, the importation of drugs? What is the Minister's view on the issue by the...

Crime Prevention. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister may not be aware but that question will not be taken this afternoon. On the specific matter as raised, what action does he propose to take to allay widespread fears of a cover-up in this matter? When are the facts of this case to be laid bare? Could he, as Minister for Justice-----

Crime Prevention. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Where is the specific question on the issue of the international haulage licence to a convicted drug dealer? There is none. We are dealing here with gangland crime. We are dealing with my question to the Minister regarding his intentions in terms of dealing with the issue of gangland crime.

Crime Prevention. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: As I said at the outset, gangland crime and drugs are inextricably linked. We would not have gangland crime if we did not have drugs. The mixed messages being sent by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this case are only adding to the fear of a cover-up because certain aspects of this case stink. It is very important that the Minister ensures we know the facts of the case...

Crime Prevention. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: That is important.

Garda Investigations. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Garda co-operating fully?

Garda Investigations. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The rate is down overall.

Garda Investigations. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister speaks about a change of mind or heart and change of policy on the part of Garda Síochána. I wish to ask him about a change of mind and policy on the part of the Government. As recently as last November, following the murder of Shane Geoghegan, the Taoiseach was questioned on the matter. He indicated that there were no plans to introduce legislation on gangland crime. When...