26th June 2002
243. Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take to facilitate those inmates who wish to live in a drug-free environment in view of the proliferation of hard drugs in the prison system; and his Department's programme to facilitate and encourage addicts already in the system to adopt a drug-free lifestyle. [14948/02]
24th May 2002
136. Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding given to youth groups in Dublin north in view of the growing concern that vandalism and street violence among young people is increasing. [12662/02]
24th April 2002
137. Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of secure places currently available for young offenders; the education and rehabilitative facilities which are available in these institutions; if he has satisfied himself that these are sufficient having regard to the serious problem of juvenile crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12552/02]
18th April 2002
127. Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of minors who received custodial sentences in each of the past five years. [12243/02]
18th April 2002
155. Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of remand and long-term places for young offenders; the locations of same; the number which are actually in use; and his plans in respect of the provision of such places over the next five years. [12244/02]
28th March 2002
136. Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of keeping a troubled minor in a high support unit for a year; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a preventative program (details supplied) in County Sligo has been wound down due to the fact no Department is willing to fund it the €300,000 it requires to maintain 20 troubled children; if discussions will take place between Departments to consider reinstating this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10734/02]
26th March 2002
411. Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Ireland did not sign the review condition in regard to the Council of Europe Convention in relation to the transfer of sentenced persons; the plans his Department has to change this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9806/02]
21st March 2002
154. Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the commitment given by his Department not to proceed with new acquisitions or use of premises on the North Circular Road, Dublin 7 for institutional purposes in the context of the existing over concentration in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9625/02]
21st March 2002
155. Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7 were used by his Department for any purpose; and the present position in this regard. [9626/02]
21st March 2002
161. Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the assistance he can provide to the visitors centre in Cloverhill Prison, Dublin 10 in view of the fact that they are very short-staffed and are looking for two additional workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/02]
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.