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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-03-08/3/
8 Mar 2012 - legislation such as the criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill, the criminal justice (victims rights...) Bill, the criminal justice corruption (consolidation) Bill, the criminal law (human trafficking...) (amendment) Bill and the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill, all of which have been promised for some... of criminal gangs and associated activities for criminal purposes, would it be possible to identify... proposed legislation with a view to introducing them in a consolidated Bill which would impact more
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-07-08/32/
8 Jul 2004 - . Elements of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 which will be published today will further aid... under review. Section 31 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994 provides that a person who converts... of the Criminal Justice Act 1994 across the range of bodies and professions affected by the legislation... the Garda in the investigation of crime. The main purpose of this Bill is to improve the efficiency... bureau of criminal investigation working together with local district units to combat organised crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1994-02-03/19/
3 Feb 1994 - no secret of the fact that immediately before the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Bill... introduced over the last few years to improve the position of the victim in the criminal trial... history. Under the Criminal Justice Act, 1993, the court is required, in fixing sentence, to take... into account the effect of the crime on the victim and, if necessary, to hear the evidence... the situation of rape victims in criminal trials under close observation. The situation of victims
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-03-21/350/
21 Mar 2012 - contained in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 to see it is provisions can be strengthened... to support victims. My intention is to publish this Strategy later this year and that it will help to guide our work to tackle crime into the future. ... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) While I share the Deputy's concerns about... crime and assure her of the Government's commitment to respond effectively, it should be noted... that Central Statistics Office recorded crime statistics for the third quarter of 2011, the most recent
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-04-30/5/
30 Apr 2009 - in the criminal justice miscellaneous provisions Bill. The Minister's proposals for the criminal procedure... with tackling organised crime gangs and their increasing attempts to undermine the criminal justice system... to attempt to undermine the functioning of the criminal justice system. Such behaviour demands... to justice. The Garda Síochána utilises intelligence-led operations in the fight against crime... to answer for their actions. A significant element of the fight against organised crime and criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-01-27/8/
27 Jan 2016 - , which is close to being finalised, is the criminal justice (corruption) Bill . The Bill is also... methodology. The use of the powers in the Criminal Justice Act 2011, as well as proceeds of crime... in the Criminal Justice Act 2011 which was an important step forward in our response to this form... of criminality. Its main purpose is to address delays in the prosecution and investigation of complex... white collar crime, about which there was much concern, by improving certain important procedural
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1997-05-01/133/
1 May 1997 - for Justice and the Minister for Finance; the Criminal Assets Bureau with a senior garda as its...-operation between State agencies in dealing with organised crime. The Criminal Assets Bureau Act..., 1996 has put the bureau on a statutory footing; the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996... the Minister for Justice received Government approval for the drafting of a Bill to deal with drug abuse... also introduced an amendment at the Committee Stage of the Drug Trafficking Bill (now Act) in the Dáil
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1990-03-21/5/
21 Mar 1990 - amendment would greatly enhance the Bill. It would be in all of our interest to establish the principle... of compensation for victims as part of our legal system. It would reduce crime and reassure... Mr. O'Reilly I want to support Senator Neville in relation to compensation for victims.... It should become a principle and a practice and a provision in our legal system that where possible victims... should be compensated. Restoration in kind would be a very effective deterrent to the criminal
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice, Equality, Defence And Women's Rights
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_equality_defence_and_womens_rights/2004-06-30/2/
30 Jun 2004 - of crime or is intended by any person for use in connection with any criminal conduct' for ‘any person's... amendment which extends section 39, which deals with forfeiture of seized cash, of the Criminal... Justice Act 1994 to take account of the fact that section 38 has been amended to refer to cash which... Mr. O’Dea I move amendment No. 28: In page 6, before section 8, to insert the following new... section: "16.—Section 39(1) of Act 1994 is hereby amended by the substitution of ‘the proceeds
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-09-25/19/
25 Sep 2013 - of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, to ascertain whether any further improvements could... of the Criminal Assets Bureau. I draw the Deputy's attention to the recently published Criminal Justice... Deputy Alan Shatter The operation of organised crime groups in this jurisdiction is monitored... categories of organised crime groups operating within the jurisdiction. The first consists of groups... cohesive group structures and criminal activities which are mainly confined to Ireland. Tackling
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2013-03-20/10/
20 Mar 2013 - The Minister has long held a deep interest in the needs of victims in the Irish criminal justice... system. In 2002 and again in 2008, he tabled a Victims' Rights Bill while in opposition. As further... evidence of his commitment to protecting those who find themselves to be the victim of a crime..., the Minister has ensured the budget for 2013 for the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - or convicted for a person to be a victim for the purposes of the Bill. In fact, it is clear... definition of "victim" is used throughout the Bill for clarity and consistency.... The intention seems to be to amend the definition of "victim" to apply it regardless of all these factors... as a result of a criminal offence is a victim and is, therefore, entitled to avail of rights under... the Bill. For the information of Deputy O'Callaghan, the Government amendment to section 4 will address
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-10-04/40/
4 Oct 2018 - its second quarterly crime statistics release of 2018 "under reservation". As the Deputy... but particularly for the management of criminal justice policy and Garda operations so we have regular publication... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan) Earlier this week, the CSO published... of CSO crime statistics to allow for a targeted response to crime. There is a well-documented body... and accurate reflection of the level of criminality in our society. We must bear in mind
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-02-12/18/
12 Feb 2013 - Deputy Finian McGrath The criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill strengthens the rights... of victims of crime and their families. Will the Taoiseach join with me in deploring the attack
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1999-02-16/189/
16 Feb 1999 - these challenges. The Deputy may also wish to note that I am currently preparing a Criminal Justice (Fraud... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue) The detection and prosecution... of the technology involved. The Garda Síochána Computer Crime Investigation Unit which is attached... Offences) Bill which will comprehensively reform the law on fraud and will take into account new... developments in information technology. I expect to publish the Bill by the middle of the year.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-11-01/176/
1 Nov 2006 - on 27 July, 2006 for the drafting of a Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2006 which... in the operation of the Criminal Justice system. It is expected that drafting of the Bill in question... (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006, work has commenced on a General Scheme of a Criminal Justice (Money... and their associates involved in serious crime by preventing and disrupting this criminal activity through extensive... on the movements of criminals. Notable improvements have been achieved in recorded crime in the target
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2000-03-01/23/
1 Mar 2000 - of Prisoners) Act, 1998; the Criminal Justice (Location of Victims' Remains) Act, 1998; the Jurisdiction... Mr. O'Donoghue —the National Disability Authority Act, 1999; the Criminal Justice (Release..., 1998; the International War Crimes Tribunal Act, 1998; the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill, 1999..., which has reached Committee Stage; the Children Bill, 1999, which awaits Second Stage—
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-07-01/362/
1 Jul 2008 - . In addition, the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003 provides the Garda with powers to deal with late... and special operations are put in place when analysis of criminal behaviour and crime trends indicate that such measures are necessary. ... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) Following the submission... of a report and recommendations by an expert group on crime statistics, it was decided... that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2000-10-05/5/
5 Oct 2000 - internationally as one of the most important and innovative measures ever introduced in any criminal justice system. These are facts not boasts. ... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue) I thank Deputies who contributed... to the debate on the Bill. This is a short Bill to make more effective the operation of the Proceeds... of Crime Act, 1996, which I introduced from the Opposition benches and which has been acknowledged
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice, Equality, Defence And Women's Rights
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_equality_defence_and_womens_rights/2004-06-30/2/
30 Jun 2004 - section: "2.—In this Act— ‘Act of 1994' means the Criminal Justice Act 1994; ‘Act of 1996' means... the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996; ‘Act of 2001' means the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment... Mr. McDowell I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new...) Act 2001; ‘Principal Act' means the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996.".
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-05-16/12/
16 May 2019 - of responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality. I assure the Deputy that tackling organised crime... Deputy Charles Flanagan From changes of time to gangland crime - such is the breadth... involved in criminality are effectively targeted. Such approaches include the use of money... the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the National Economic Crime Bureau and the National Bureau... of Criminal Investigations with support as required from the security and intelligence section
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-07-04/416/
4 Jul 2006 - of criminal activities. The Criminal Justice Bill, 2004 contains a range of measures to strengthen... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) I wish to assure the Deputy that I... consider murder to be the most heinous of crimes and that the significant resources available... the persons involved in these crimes to account. I am informed by the Garda authorities that a number... in which An Garda Síochána classifies crime or particular offences. Caution is necessary in ascribing
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - . The Department of Justice and Equality funds 58 services for victims of crime. Among the services.... The term "services providing support for victims" is well enough understood in practice in the criminal... are provided to victims of general crime, families of homicide victims, tourist victims, child victims..., to offer every victim information on services providing support for victims of crime. The purpose... the victim at the medical unit to provide emotional and practical support. Amendments Nos. 29 and 30
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-02/6/
2 Mar 2017 - Deputy Ruth Coppinger The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016 is to be welcomed because... witnesses to a crime and not victims who are also witnesses. The experience they face by reporting.... There are welcome changes in the Bill. Victims, for example, will now be given information... practical assistance to victims coming forward when reporting a crime is difficult for them. There also... there are also meant to be separate waiting areas for victims. This is recognised in the Bill
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-07-03/37/
3 Jul 2019 - . The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime ) Act 2017 gives victims a statutory right to certain information... for reasonable grounds. Victims are referenced in the Parole Bill, but, as I understand it, they are only... that there are all types of scenario. Victims come in many shapes and guises, but we have to legislate.... That is the context in which I am proposing the amendments. I have made the argument which has been defeated, which I accept.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1992-02-04/46/
4 Feb 1992 - Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990 and, more recently, the Criminal Evidence Bill. The Bill sets out... Minister for Justice (Mr. Burke) Garda crime statistics are not maintained in a way which would... show the proportion of criminal cases in which the victims were women and consequently... of criminal attacks on women — simply because they are women — is a problem of significant proportions. Side... the opportunity of introducing some very important legislative measures in this field such as the Criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-11-21/40/
21 Nov 2017 - the perpetrators and a sense that the justice system is not penalising these criminals sufficiently. We need... victims of rural crime. The mental trauma of any crime, in particular, rural crime, is sure to last a lot... are not immune to these crimes either. Sinn Féin has tabled an amendment to the motion which calls for greater... Deputy Pat Buckley My party supports the thrust of the motion. We have tabled an amendment... to it and I hope that the Deputies in the House will support that. Rural crime is on the increase
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2016-07-07/11/
7 Jul 2016 - is to provide in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 for an offence of payment for sexual activity... of the purchase of sexual services from criminal conduct for the purpose of proceeds of crime could lead... still be the proceeds of criminal conduct for the purposes of the Criminal Justice (Money... as an anomaly in some ways and for flagging it as she has so helpfully done. However, the amendment..., as the Senator knows, would disapply proceeds of crime legislation to conduct which, as it stands
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1996-07-26/5/
26 Jul 1996 - and all the unnamed victims of crime in this country, I commend Deputy O'Donoghue's Bill... he did on the concept of this Bill and in revolutionising to a certain extent the fight against crime... of this Bill unconstitutional, I hope the Minister will quickly bring forward a constitutional amendment... Mr. Mulcahy This is one of the most important and far-reaching Bills to be introduced... in the fight against crime. It is draconian legislation because it interferes with one of the primary
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1993-02-16/80/
16 Feb 1993 - The Criminal Justice Bill, 1992 would require courts, when determining the sentence to be imposed... term effect — of the offence on the victim. The Bill also would give courts a general power... to require offenders to pay compensation for any resulting personal injury or loss. This Bill, which lapsed... on the dissolution of the Dáil, will be reintroduced in the next week or so with certain amendments which are now under consideration.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-11-24/17/
24 Nov 2016 - Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick Pre-legislative scrutiny on the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill... took place in October 2015. Victims of crime, in particular children, must have their best... interests protected at all times. The Bill will ensure this happens. It is also intended that a victim's... personal statement will be taken into account when sentencing an offender. Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the current status of the Bill?
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-03-01/2/
1 Mar 2017 - . The publication of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016 on 29 December 2016 was the first major step... of the offender from prison. The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill, if implemented, will put... the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016 is the absence of restorative justice. There has been... was included in the scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill that was published in 2015... Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016. The failure to include restorative justice safeguards
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1999-05-13/24/
13 May 1999 - An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Location of Victims' Remains) Bill, 1999, without amendment.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-02-25/145/
25 Feb 2009 - proposals will also be given legislative form in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill... at reducing the impact of crime and criminal behaviour. These goals are backed up by strategic... in serious crime by preventing and disrupting their criminal activity through extensive additional... organised crime throughout the State. Specialist units include: the Criminal Assets Bureau which... of the profits of their criminal activity; the Organised Crime Unit which has a specific remit
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-06-27/16/
27 Jun 1995 - forward several Private Members' Bills. We have been promised a Juvenile Justice Bill, a Criminal... Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, a Fraud Offences Bill, a Criminal Law Insanity Bill, a Non... Deputy Geoghegan-Quinn was Minister for Justice she brought forward a number of significant Bills to deal with the crime issue. ...-Fatal Offences Against the Person Bill, a Criminal Law Bill to provide power of arrest without.... Just when crime was beginning to snowball on the streets of Dublin and the public was demanding
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2018-07-04/29/
4 Jul 2018 - to the Childcare Support Bill 2017. Dáil Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering... and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018 on 3 July 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. ... An Cathaoirleach Dáil Éireann has agreed on 26 June 2018 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-10-03/4/
3 Oct 2019 - on the prevention of criminal behaviour as well as diversion from the criminal justice system... to continuing to inform the House, along with Deputy Stanton, as we proceed with this most important aspect of the criminal justice programme. ... youth justice strategy. I want to mention the success of the community return programme... and the community support programme. In particular, in respect of youth crime, I acknowledge the importance... of the Garda youth diversion programme. This is a statutory programme, amended in 2006, that focuses
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-04-30/5/
30 Apr 2009 - and in the Dáil — Fine Gael has initiated legislation such as the Criminal Justice (Violent Crime..., Deputy Moloney, mentioned the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009 that was recently initiated.... The considerations for admitting evidence in the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill included whether... of ideas. Having said that, I welcome the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill. It is important... Prevention) Bill 2008. I introduced a Bill here in the Seanad entitled the Criminal Law (Admissibility
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-09-30/24/
30 Sep 2015 - Deputy James Bannon When can we expect the criminal justice (corruption) Bill and the criminal justice (victims rights) Bills?
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-07-04/23/
4 Jul 2019 - of the welfare of the victims of crime; (g) academic study or research relating to criminal law... of the victims of crime." The amendment would give additional weight to the consideration of the welfare... is contingent on amendment No. 7 which seeks to amend section 25 of the Bill. Section 25(3) provides... of the importance of the victims of crime and their families having confidence in the judicial and sentencing... victims of crime. It adds an emphasis to the importance of that matter by ensuring that people
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - Deputy Frances Fitzgerald Amendments Nos. 79, 109 and 115 provide that a copy of every victim... provisions in the Domestic Violence Bill 2017 which make a similar provision for a victim of domestic... in camera , criminal proceedings are heard in public. As such, the victim has an existing right... to exclude the public or members of the public from criminal proceedings, including section 19 of this Bill... Daly says about the needs of the victim and how important it is that everyone is aware of them, I
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-11-18/19/
18 Nov 2008 - to amend the Criminal Justice Acts, to abolish automatic remission of sentences in criminal cases... Deputy Charles Flanagan I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act... on persons involved in organised criminal activity and to provide for connected matters.
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2019-11-13/3/
13 Nov 2019 - Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018, a Private Member's Bill sponsored by our... Chairman The purpose of this morning's engagement is to conduct detailed scrutiny of the Criminal... colleague on the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan. We are joined by Ms
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-06-29/296/
29 Jun 2010 - Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal... and utilises the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 and 2005 (as amended) as well as Revenue and Social Welfare... seven years. The Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2005 introduced provisions whereby all relevant... Assets Bureau (CAB) is a statutory body which operates under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996... legislation to target the proceeds of criminal conduct. Under the provisions of the Proceeds
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-02-25/78/
25 Feb 2009 - these proposals and they will be included in the forthcoming Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) While the number of murders... number of crimes committed using knives is a matter of concern. Though legislation on the use... Commissioner on strengthening the law on knife crime. These include: increasing the penalties...) Bill. Drafting of the Bill is now almost completed, and the Government have agreed to treat
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-11-07/3/
7 Nov 2012 - stations. With regard to the criminal justice (victims rights) Bill, to strengthen the rights... of victims of crime, there will be more victims of crime if our rural Garda stations close. What does
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2002-11-27/30/
27 Nov 2002 - appropriate in dealing with the proceeds of crime. I should also mention that the terrorism Bill... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): I am advised by the Garda... by the Oireachtas in combating illegal activities. This includes the services of the Criminal Assets Bureau where
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-02-20/35/
20 Feb 2018 - of specific legislation targeting prolific burglars, namely, the Criminal Justice (Burglary... from Operation Thor. Furthermore, the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan) I assure Deputy Michael McGrath... that An Garda Síochána continues carefully to monitor the activities of criminal groups affecting all... the networks of criminal gangs. The Deputy will appreciate that it is the acting Garda Commissioner
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-02-25/65/
25 Feb 2009 - Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) The most recent crime... is the targeting of active criminals and their associates involved in serious crime by preventing and disrupting... these proposals, and they will be included in the forthcoming Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions..., my proposals will also be given legislative form in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions...%. Nevertheless the number of violent crimes committed remains a matter of concern. The Garda
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-10-20/20/
20 Oct 2005 - . The Minister indicated early in September that he would introduce amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill... 2004 to deal with the issue. What is the Minister's position on that amendment and other amendments
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-04-26/175/
26 Apr 2012 - , it is not intended that the Mediation Bill will deal with criminal justice matters. ... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) The position is that the Mediation Bill... contents. Restorative justice is a process in the criminal justice field which seeks to address... the needs of victims of crime and the offenders. It fosters active involvement on the part of victims..., commercial and family disputes. I have also forwarded the draft Bill to the Joint Committee
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-02-25/147/
25 Feb 2009 - form in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which will be published shortly.... There are already very severe penalties for firearms offences in place under the Criminal Justice Act... of active criminals and their associates involved in serious crime by preventing and disrupting... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I am informed by the Garda... in the course of the commission of other criminal offences but, because not all stolen firearms or firearms
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-06-23/197/
23 Jun 2005 - takes actions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996, as amended, to seize property which is shown... the proceeds of such activity. The amendments in the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2005 have... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) I have been informed by the Garda... Síochána that the Criminal Assets Bureau takes civil proceedings focused on assets which are believed... to be the proceeds of criminal conduct. These investigations will, in most cases, follow from
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-09-27/11/
27 Sep 2017 - Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy David Stanton) This amendment... makes a change to the commencement provisions of the Bill to allow that certain provisions..., particularly provisions relating to the use of screens in courtrooms to prevent a victim from having visual.... The purpose of the amendment is to allow for a phased roll-out of the provisions on the use... commencement provisions in the Criminal Evidence Act 1992 that applied to other special measures for the protection of vulnerable witnesses under that Act.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1993-10-13/19/
13 Oct 1993 - the Criminal Procedure Bill and the anti-boisterous provisions in the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill... for the ordinary citizen and protecting people from crime. In the final analysis we cannot afford.... If we create more and more occasions on which criminality will be detected and prosecuted
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice, Defence And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_defence_and_equality/2015-10-21/2/
21 Oct 2015 - , the scheme of the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill 2015 endeavours to transpose the EU... conducted by VRA members indicated that 72% of victims felt re-victimised by the criminal justice...’ directive is implemented in Ireland for the benefit of all victims of crime. As the committee is aware... by the criminal justice system, as illustrated by the Guerin report and the Garda Inspectorate report. A survey..., information is key if a victim is to be able to access rights under the directive. Head 4 of the Bill
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2016-07-07/11/
7 Jul 2016 - are discussing. This is in keeping with the broader issue, namely, that criminal justice measures... must consider a multidisciplinary approach rather than just criminal justice measures... of the amendments that have been ruled out of order, that being, the funds raised should be ringfenced... for the disadvantaged communities that have suffered the most from the sorts of organised crime that we... are not enough on their own to tackle organised crime, gang crime or drug crime. A range of initiatives need
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-07-13/12/
13 Jul 2017 - directive on victims of crime into Irish law. Much legislation coming here is a result of European... of looking after victims of crime is something we have not prided ourselves on; we certainly have... constructive to assist victims of crime was when Mr. Derek Nally, who ran for the Presidency at one stage... a group that presented on tourists who were victims of crime. At that stage, there was a proposal... and whether the work it hoped to do is being done. The problem with a tourist who is a victim of crime
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1996-01-31/6/
31 Jan 1996 - to introduce one Bill concerning criminal justice? What has been happening for the last year... the Minister not yet reached a conclusion and a decision on amending our bail laws, given that she has had... in a unified way to combat what people see as a crime crisis. I will discuss the bail system... of 4,416 crimes were committed by persons on bail in 1994.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-07-14/19/
14 Jul 2016 - and welcome the support expressed for this Bill. Crime, in particular organised crime, is a cause of deep... by both the Criminal Assets Bureau and the Department of Justice and Equality. Arising from... for other amendments which could be made to the Proceeds of Crime Acts. In the Minister’s opening remarks.... This Bill forms part of a wider Government response to the recent acute problems of organised crime... Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy David Stanton) I congratulate
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2012-02-01/23/
1 Feb 2012 - , An Garda Síochána enforces the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001... will appreciate that issues arise in this area which go beyond the field of criminal justice legislation for which... speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, who is unable to be present... of crime and the impact it has on local communities and businesses. I share that concern. My wife... such crime, as well as burglaries and theft related crimes generally, through a number of initiatives
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1997-11-18/16/
18 Nov 1997 - ; —welcomes the Government's commitment to publish the Criminal Justice Bill; —welcomes... that the Government today approved the text of the Criminal Justice Bill, 1997, which I will publish... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue): I move amendment No. 1... the Government's publication of the Courts Service Bill, 1997; —notes that the Department of Justice, Equality... of the criminal justice system —an integrated system in which it is my job to chart the overall direction
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-03-25/137/
25 Mar 2010 - -breaking pieces of legislation: the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act and the Criminal Justice... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) The Garda Síochána Act 2005... makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics... for this purpose. The CSO publishes recorded crime statistics on a quarterly basis, which are available on the CSO... of the 14 crime groups for which statistics are given, compared with 2008. This indicates that the work
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1999-05-13/4/
13 May 1999 - Criminal Justice (Location of Victims' Remains) Bill, 1999: Second Stage.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-07-03/37/
3 Jul 2019 - : “Victims of crime: right to information 29. (1) Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Victims... of Crime) Act 2017 is amended by inserting the following as subsection (2A): “(2A) A victim... Deputy Sean Sherlock I move amendment No. 56: In page 24, after line 14, to insert the following... provide the information, or arrange for the information concerned to be provided, to the victim... as soon as practicable.”.”. I am back to the same issue again. The amendment is self-explanatory. I
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-02-02/13/
2 Feb 2006 - not accept that the Criminal Justice Bill appears to be collapsing under its own weight? We... will need a wheelbarrow to bring around the Bill and the amendments from his office — we have only seen... Mr. J. O’Keeffe In 2000 crime figures reached 73,000 and last year they reached 101,000... the heads of those amendments — and the proposed amendments from the Minister with responsibility... for Children. Is there not a case for withdrawing the Bill and dividing it into manageable proportions
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1999-05-05/21/
5 May 1999 - Criminal Justice (Location of Victims' Remains) Bill, 1999: Second Stage.
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - not invite a victim to participate in a restorative justice process unless satisfied that the victim... in the restorative justice process, the victim is provided with full and unbiased information about... Deputy Clare Daly I move amendment No. 148: In page 33, after line 35, to insert the following...: “Safeguards in the context of restorative justice 31. (1) A court or other public body shall... and retaliation and would have access to safe and competent restorative justice services, subject to at a minimum
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2014-03-25/31/
25 Mar 2014 - Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013 and I commend my colleague, Deputy Halligan, on bringing... is wrong. However, this Bill does things differently, which is welcome, and puts the victim of the crime... in the criminal justice process. Upon enactment of this legislation, the perpetrator of the crime... of crime that the criminal justice system is not able to play. While prison is supposed... criminal justice system. The contributions thus far have focused on burglary rates across the State
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1996-03-27/24/
27 Mar 1996 - of that legislation, which included the Proceeds of Crime Bill, 1995, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (No. 2...) Bill, 1995, the Criminal Law (Sexual Jurisdiction) Bill, 1995, the Criminal Law (Bail) Bill, 1995..., the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution Bill, 1995, the Misuse of Drugs Bill, 1996..., and the Criminal Procedure Bill, 1995. A cursory examination of the Minister's reaction to this extremely... should be to the thousands of past, present and future victims of crime. She appears to be shackled
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-05-16/14/
16 May 2019 - National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation... will be aware that recent changes to the bail laws were introduced in the Criminal Justice Act 2017... Deputy Charles Flanagan Tackling organised crime is an ongoing priority for the Government... to specialist units involved in tackling organised crime, including the Armed Support Units, the Garda..., and the Criminal Assets Bureau. Since the reopening of the Garda College in Templemore in September 2014, just
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - shall not invite a victim to participate in a restorative justice process unless satisfied...: (a) the restorative justice services are used only if they are in the interest of the victim, subject... Deputy Jim O'Callaghan I move amendment No. 152: In page 33, after line 35, to insert... the following: “Safeguards in the context of restorative justice 31. (1) A court or other public body... that the victim would be reasonably safeguarded against secondary and repeat victimisation, intimidation
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-09-28/3/
28 Sep 2016 - the Taoiseach say when he expects that Bill to be published and when the criminal justice (victims... of crime) Bill, which aims to strengthen the rights of victims of crime and is linked to this issue, will be published? ... for Justice and Equality published the heads and general scheme of the new domestic violence Bill. Can.... The enactment of the domestic violence Bill is an important step in the Government's long overdue
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-04-12/42/
12 Apr 2005 - charge procedure in relation to certain public order offences in the Criminal Justice Bill 2004... which is currently awaiting Second Stage in the Dáil. Section 29 of the Bill amends the Criminal..., during 2003, of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act and the Intoxicating Liquor Act, which give... Justice Bill a provision which will empower the gardaí to apply to the courts, by way of civil procedure... are funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. They are a crime prevention initiative
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - in the amendment, that being, "a victim shall be given reasonable opportunity to make alternative... Deputy David Stanton That provision is in the Bill. Obviously, it would depend on the nature... of the offence and the criminal charge that might be laid later. It is a subjective judgment that gardaí... must make. They are doing it in the best interests of the victim. I am concerned about a provision... arrangements". This implies that the victim is under a direction of the Garda or the ombudsman
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1997-10-14/181/
14 Oct 1997 - Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue) The Children Bill, 1996... is primarily concerned with the problem of juvenile crime. The Bill had passed Second Stage and was awaiting... amendments. Making parents responsible for the crimes of their children may run the risk of breaching... Action Programme for the New Millennium is the enactment of comprehensive juvenile justice legislation... and to that end the Government recently approved the restoration of the Children Bill, 1996
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-09-27/43/
27 Sep 2018 - the victims of these heinous crimes are left in a state of fear that our criminal and legal system... to sexual offences is a vital step that we should have taken long ago. The Bill will help assure victims... that there are strong standards of justice to which we hold everyone to account. The Bill also... to be major inconsistencies in cases of this nature. In April 2018, Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh... unified stance against all crimes of a sexual nature. The Minister will not find Fianna Fáil wanting in supporting this Bill.
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice, Equality, Defence And Women's Rights
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_equality_defence_and_womens_rights/2004-06-30/2/
30 Jun 2004 - officials to this meeting for the purpose of consideration of Committee Stage of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999. ... Chairman I welcome the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, and his
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-02-03/25/
3 Feb 2010 - not stand by and allow our criminal justice system to be undermined. A previous Minister for Justice... the issue of youth justice. Criminal gangs are drawing children as young as ten years.... It is high time the Government acted. The crime of grooming children for the purposes of criminal... before the Dáil last year, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform stated he could... remain more concerned with perception than with substance. The criminal underworld in this State
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice, Equality, Defence And Women's Rights
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_equality_defence_and_womens_rights/2004-06-30/2/
30 Jun 2004 - , the previous Government approved the drafting of a Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill to amend... amendments in the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill set out in Part 2 of the appendix. Those... provisions. Sixth, provision to amend sections 38 and 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994 dealing... for inclusion in the Bill are now being proposed as official amendments to the Bill on Committee Stage... for a suspected criminal or person in possession of the proceeds of crime, provision is made to look through
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-11-21/40/
21 Nov 2017 - ; — the enactment of the Criminal Justice Act 2017, strengthening the laws on bail and amending... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan) I move amendment No. 2: To delete... and wishes to see the perpetrators of such crimes brought to justice; recognises: — that in rural... they will be most effective; — the enactment of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Act... in which they work and reside. Over the years, I have known many victims of crime in both urban
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2004-11-24/8/
24 Nov 2004 - by these criminals. The Bill before us has been lying around for four or five years. While I... bolstered by the inclusion of additional amendments in this Bill. The Bill is complicated... with the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996, the Prevention of Corruption Act 2001, the Criminal Assets Bureau Act... 1996 and the Criminal Justice Act 1994. Whatever is required in legislation to ensure... mentioned is too long, however, and I am glad it has been dealt with. The victims of crime should
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice, Defence And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_defence_and_equality/2015-11-18/2/
18 Nov 2015 - Chairman The Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 and the Bail Bill 2015 will address some of those issues.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-10-14/201/
14 Oct 2008 - Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) The Criminal Justice Act 2006... of diversion from crime and anti-social behaviour, restorative justice, the expanded use of community.... The schedule of offences to which the scheme applies covers certain offences under the Criminal Justice... (Public Order) Act 1984, the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, the Intoxicating... are in place to combat anti-social behaviour. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 modernised
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-05-17/7/
17 May 2005 - of an armed gang a criminal offence. It should be published on a separate basis to the Criminal Justice Bill... Justice Bill as there are many other issues in the Bill that need to be teased out. Will the Minister... of the gun crime problem? The rate of crimes involving guns is unprecedented, with a minimum of one... of the system by criminals. The Minister will have the co-operation of all sides of the House... so that it can be passed quickly by the House. It may be tied up if it is locked into the Criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-09-28/3/
28 Sep 2016 - , the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill, should be published earlier in the session. Both are deemed to be a priority. ... fhoréigean baile - foilsithe ag deireadh an tseisiúin seo. The second Bill mentioned by the Deputy
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-06-22/4/
22 Jun 2016 - by the Cabinet on Tuesday. Very detailed work is being done on the criminal justice (victims... of crime) Bill. I am hopeful it can be published before the end of this term. ... Tánaiste ( Frances Fitzgerald) On the Deputy's first question, the heads of the Bill were cleared
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-07-03/31/
3 Jul 2018 - to force. Given the 2018 Act inserted a definition of personal data in the Criminal Justice (Money... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan) I move amendment No. 1: In page 31... weeks ago. It relates to an amendment in the Bill which makes reference to personal data within... to be a short debate in a busy week. Amendment No. 1 is a technical amendment which, as Deputies... will be aware, is a direct consequence of the passing into law of the Data Protection Act 2018 some
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-10-16/27/
16 Oct 2018 - the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, which have... that at present, under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, An Garda Síochána... is required to provide victims of crime with information on the criminal justice process. That is correct... in this country, which is that victims of sexual violence are still hesitant about coming forward to report crimes... to try to do more for the victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse. As the Minister of State, Deputy
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1996-07-25/14/
25 Jul 1996 - Private Members' Bill, originally the Proceeds of Crime Bill, permitting the Garda and the Revenue... to what happened when the former Minister for Justice, Deputy Geoghegan-Quinn passed the Criminal Justice... be made. This Criminal Justice Act introduced by the then Minister for Justice, Deputy Geoghegan-Quinn... did not? He has been skirting around some type of smear campaign on both his Bill and on the Attorney... General without producing a shred of evidence. We are dealing with amendments to the Fianna Fáil
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-06-26/27/
26 Jun 2019 - Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018 without amendment. ... Acting Chairman (Deputy Frank O'Rourke) Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Mutual
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-07-08/32/
8 Jul 2004 - . The Criminal Justice Bill published today would have contained draft provisions on criminal gangs if I... had the report on this of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-01-31/23/
31 Jan 1995 - Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen) I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after... to improve and enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and —notes, in particular... and rehabilitative support services; — looks forward to the introduction of a juvenile justice Bill, which..., particularly repeat offenders; — welcomes the commitment to draft a charter for victims of crime which..., the commitment given by the Minister for Justice to provide the Garda Síochána with all necessary
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1999-05-13/5/
13 May 1999 - Criminal Justice (Location of Victims' Remains) Bill, 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1999-05-12/4/
12 May 1999 - Criminal Justice (Location of Victims' Remains) Bill, 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2003-02-25/25/
25 Feb 2003 - in the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002 will greatly enhance the powers of the Garda Síochána... to introduce a new Criminal Justice Bill before the end of the year to provide stronger powers to the Garda... Síochána to investigate crime and to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system... to other sectors of the criminal justice system, including increasing the number of prison places by over... the significant role played by the Criminal Assets Bureau in responding to serious and organised crime
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2015-05-14/10/
14 May 2015 - Bill entitled an Act to amend the Children Act 2001; to amend section 1 of the Prevention of Crime... provisions; to amend and extend section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999; and to provide for related matters.... Act 1908, section 10 of the Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 and section 13 of the Criminal... Justice Act 1960 in order to remove persons under the age of 18 years from the scope of those
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-02-20/19/
20 Feb 2019 - of the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 and made no amendments thereto. ... An Ceann Comhairle The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-12-18/205/
18 Dec 2008 - to combat gun crime were introduced in the Criminal Justice Act 2006. That Act introduced mandatory... in the Criminal justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which I will bring before the House early in the new... in the context of our crime problem. But as Justice Minister I cannot avoid the reality... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) A wide range of provisions... of a firearm in suspicious circumstances, possession of a firearm with criminal intent, possession
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-12-14/216/
14 Dec 2004 - of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004. The first of these is provided for in Part 3 of the Bill. These provisions... in the criminal justice sphere, I am informed by the Garda authorities that attempts at intimidation have... will propose by way of amendments to the Bill, will make it an offence to participate... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) There is a specific problem... of criminal activity in Limerick which in recent years has been driven by a small number of feuding criminal
