8th December 2004
39. Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the serious criticism of conditions in prisons here contained in the report, Human Rights Issues for Prisoners, published by prison chaplains and particularly its conclusion that there had been an appalling lack of progress in addressing human rights concerns in prisons; the steps he is taking to deal with the issues raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32509/04]
7th December 2004
270. Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has had an opportunity to examine the concept of community courts as outlined in a report (details supplied) for the Dublin City Centre Business Association; his views on whether this model will contribute to the better administration of justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32310/04]
7th December 2004
271. Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on aspects of the Olden report which would specifically protect the community at large from persons convicted of more than one murder should these be released from prison; if his attention has been drawn to the tragic circumstances of a person (details supplied); his views on whether there are similarities between this case and the application to the parole board to have other persons released from prison despite their having served life sentences for brutal murders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32311/04]
7th December 2004
274. Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to deal with anti-social behaviour across the north side of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32383/04]
1st December 2004
208. Mr. N. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names and addresses of the persons who have been appointed and re-appointed to prison visiting committees from 1 January 2004 to date; the number of politicians that have been appointed or re-appointed from 1 January 2004 to date; and if he received political representations on behalf of any of these persons. [31788/04]
1st December 2004
205. Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider expunging the criminal records of women convicted of prostitution and other sex trade-related offences as part of a process to encourage women to take an exit route out of the sex trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31729/04]
30th November 2004
424. Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when or the circumstances in which it is proposed to reactivate a juvenile justice project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31088/04]
30th November 2004
440. Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the resources being dedicated to the Garda youth division project; if he will proceed with an application under the auspices of Roscrea 2000 in this vital area; and if he will make a statement on the success of this project in targeting youth at risk between the ages of 11 and 15 years. [31367/04]
30th November 2004
423. Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he can take to rectify the situation of crime going unreported, due to the Garda not having the manpower to follow up on minor crimes. [31087/04]
25th November 2004
197. Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the plan to relocate Mountjoy Prison; if he will provide a copy of the plan; if he will report on the financial implications of relocating the prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30749/04]
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.