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Written Answers — Departmental Studies: Departmental Studies (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: A Steering Group was formed to consider the feasibility of establishing a Liffey Valley Park as originally envisaged with the acquisition of St. Catherine's Park, Lucan. The Group comprised officials representing the County Councils of Fingal, Kildare, South Dublin and the Office of Public Works. Within the current statutory and operational ambits of the relevant public authorities the Group...

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I move: That Dáil Éireann, bearing in mind the public concern arising from the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Gary Douch, a prisoner who had been placed in a holding cell in Mountjoy Prison; noting that the matter raises serious issues about the management and treatment of prisoners in need of protection or special attention; and noting that it is the opinion of the Government...

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Turning back to the establishment of the commission of investigation, the death of Gary Douch should not have happened. It is the prerogative of this House to approve the establishment of a commission of investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death and to find out what went wrong and what needs to be done in the future to prevent a recurrence of such an event. I...

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The new prison is relevant.

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Is the Deputy suggesting that we go back to Victorian days?

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is suggesting that we go back to Victorian days. The Labour Party blocks the Progressive Democrats at every opportunity.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am very pleased to present the Criminal Justice Bill 2007 to this House. Senators will be aware that this Bill represents the Government's legislative response to gangland crime. Its basic aim is that the law enforcement agencies, be they the Garda Síochána or the Director of Public Prosecutions, should have the means to tackle more effectively the great scourge of gangland crime. I...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: We have brought down the crime figures.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Which one was that?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am asking which leader.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: It is hard to keep track of them.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The resolution before the House today seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which would otherwise cease to be in operation on 30 June next. In previous years, this kind of resolution was usually moved in June. However, to avoid any uncertainty surrounding sittings of either the Dáil or this House between now and...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators for their contributions. In an ideal world we would not need this resolution but as long as there are groups and individuals who are bent on usurping the democratic institutions of this jurisdiction, the State must have the means at its disposal to protect itself. We know from bitter experience that these organisations have few qualms, if any, in the methods they use to...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am quoting a fact for the Senator.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: While some forms of crime have increased, overall crime figures are down by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2007, compared to the first quarter of 2006. That is another fact that was released lately. This follows reductions of 2.3% and 1.2% in the fourth and third quarters, respectively, in 2006.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Senator can spin the figures around any way he likes.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The overall figure is as quoted, 5.6% down.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The statutory provisions on data retention and access provide for independent oversight by a judge of the High Court. The report laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that access requests were being made strictly in accordance with the law. I thank Senators for their attention.

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (25 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The consultants undertaking the design of the works on the River Tolka have undertaken a new survey of river wall along East Wall Road. When their report has been received by Dublin City Council and the Office of Public Works further action will be considered. As I have previously informed the Deputy, the River Tolka Flooding Study Report, from which all the works have been undertaken, did...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (25 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The caretaker, engaged for the site referred to by the Deputy, is required to be an occasional presence on site, carry out inspections, report damage to the Kilkenny National Monument Depot, keep the site clean and tidy and, open the site in the morning and close it in the evening. The caretaker is not required to accompany visitors on the site. If unauthorised actions occur at the monument,...