Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 354: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Ireland has yet to sign or ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings; when Ireland will sign and ratify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11937/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings is currently under consideration by my Department. Legislation to criminalise trafficking in human beings for the purpose of their sexual and labour exploitation as provided for in the EU framework decision on combating trafficking in persons is at an advanced stage of preparation in my Department. This legislation will also take account of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 355: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Ireland has yet to sign or ratify the European Convention on Contact Concerning Children; when Ireland will sign and ratify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11939/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A measure of Community competence arises with regard to the signature and conclusion of this particular convention. Any decision as to ratification by Ireland will be taken in the context of Community action in this matter.