Parliamentary Question: Juvenile Offenders

16th December 2004

170. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of facilities in the State at which juvenile offenders are detained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33901/04]

171. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of places available in facilities in the State at which juvenile offenders are detained; the number of these places which are filled as at 10 December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33902/04]

172. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the ownership of facilities in the State at which juvenile offenders are detained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33903/04]

173. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps which are taken when the detention of a juvenile is ordered in circumstances in which no suitable place is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33904/04]

174. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the emphasis which is placed on rehabilitation in facilities in the State at which juvenile offenders are detained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33905/04]

175. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to expand existing facilities in the State at which juvenile offenders are detained or to construct or commission further such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33906/04]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 to 175, inclusive, together.

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