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Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Sports Fraud
Robert Dowds
175. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the powers gardaí currently have under the law to bring forward prosecutions of those involved in sports fraud, or match fixing of sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/14]
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Garda Operations
Robert Dowds
414. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if phone calls made to Garda stations are or have ever been recorded; if this was done in accordance with the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15098/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Garda Recruitment
Robert Dowds
601. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the first intake of Garda recruits will be ready for duty; and the number that will be included in that intake. [1741/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Garda Recruitment
Robert Dowds
602. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits he expects to come into the force in each of the years 2015 to 2017, inclusive. [1742/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Garda Retirements
Robert Dowds
603. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí he expects to retire in each of the years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. [1743/14]
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Commencement of Legislation
Robert Dowds
285. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide update on work to commence Part 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011; and when it will be possible to complete same. [51415/13]
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Closed Circuit Television Systems
Robert Dowds
150. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider the installation of CCTV cameras in Garda stations and in holding cells to ensure the safety of Garda officers and those in custody; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49677/13]
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Garda Equipment
Robert Dowds
151. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider introducing, on a trial basis, the placement of mini-cameras on the uniforms of gardaí, as is being trialled in police forces in the UK, to assist gardaí in prosecuting criminals and to ensure the safety of both gardaí and the members of the public with whom they deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49678/13]
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Remit
Robert Dowds
152. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider strengthening the powers and impartiality of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49679/13]
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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Sentencing Policy
Robert Dowds
314. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his view on whether Ireland has adequate legislation in terms of prosecuting white collar crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47978/13]
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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Sentencing Policy
Robert Dowds
315. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the sanctions that can be imposed on persons found guilty of white collar crime; and the length of sentence that can be imposed. [47979/13]
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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Sentencing Policy
Robert Dowds
316. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify which white collar offences are civil and which are criminal. [47980/13]
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Cash for Gold Trade
Robert Dowds
787. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering mandating identification checks on persons selling items at cash for gold outlets, following on from his Department's report on this issue last year. [46370/13]
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Human Trafficking
Robert Dowds
502. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to address human trafficking for the purposes of prostitution. [40970/13]
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Personal Insolvency Practitioners
Robert Dowds
195. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the first personal insolvency practitioners to be formally operating as envisaged under the personal insolvency legislation. [31451/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Legislative Programme
Robert Dowds
474. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on his progress with promised immigration, residence and protection legislation; the way this legislation is likely to affect people already in the immigration system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30673/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
Robert Dowds
475. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will give further consideration to the true costs of the direct provision system for asylum seekers, including health care, social welfare and legal costs; and if the direct provision system is still cheaper than providing for asylum seekers in the community when these costs are taken into account. [30674/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Asylum Seeker Accommodation
Robert Dowds
476. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the mental health care provided for asylum seekers and persons seeking leave to remain who are living in direct provision; and if data are collected regarding the number of persons with serious mental health problems in the direct provision system. [30675/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Immigration Policy
Robert Dowds
477. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views regarding the issue of asylum seekers and permission to work. [30684/13]
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Asylum Applications
Robert Dowds
478. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on leave to remain for asylum seekers who have been in the system for a long time. [30685/13]