Written answers

Tuesday, 7 November 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Departmental Reports

8:00 pm

Photo of Emmet StaggEmmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received the report of the working group on categories of partnerships and relationships outside of marriage, which was expected before the end of October 2006; the main findings of the report; if it is intended to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36284/06]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date by the working group on partnerships; when the group's recommendations will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36340/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 152 together.

I understand that the Working Group on Domestic Partnership is finalising the Options Paper for submission to me in the coming weeks. Following its receipt, I intend to bring the Options Paper to Government with a view to early publication.

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a response from the Garda Commissioner to the copy sent to him of the report of the commission of investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36265/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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An Assistant Commissioner has been appointed to assess the impact of the Report's recommendations for An Garda Síochána, with a view to recommending remedial action where necessary. An analysis of the processes employed during the interviews of the person referred to is also being carried out.

Following a review of the original investigation by an Assistant Commissioner, a number of initiatives were commenced, including the preparation and circulation of guidelines for the interviewing of vulnerable persons. The guidelines were circulated prior to the publication of the recent Report.

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