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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/2016-05-05/4/
5 May 2016 - criminals and others who launder the proceeds of protection rackets and other crimes and buy properties... Special Criminal Court to deal swiftly with the most serious cases of organised crime. This is a sore.... This ranges from supporting victims of sexual and domestic violence to tackling white-collar crime... are heinous crimes. It is vital victims receive the support they need when they make disclosures... that the criminals behind this murderous feud have no compassion for life, no respect for society and do
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2007-04-24/142/
24 Apr 2007 - on funds available for the Witness Protection Programme. As a result of the Criminal Justice Bill 2007... for drugs. The personnel strength of the Organised Crime Unit at the National Bureau of Criminal... Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) I am informed... by the Garda authorities that all incidents of crime, including those involving firearms, are subject..., are to be preferred against those suspected of being involved in the commission of the crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-10-25/64/
25 Oct 2011 - . In addition, section 6 of that Act, as amended by section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, provides... committed by persons on bail. Section 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 provides that any sentence... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) I propose to take Questions Nos. 80... on crime statistics, it was decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should... and responding to queries regarding recorded crime statistics. I have requested the CSO to provide
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-01-15/31/
15 Jan 2019 - Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan) I move amendment No. 1: To delete... of criminality, including rural crime; — the recruitment of over 2,400 additional Gardaí since September... of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Act 2015 which targets repeat burglars who have previous...; — that the Criminal Justice Act 2017 has significantly strengthened Ireland’s bail laws; and — the constitutional... in the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Act 2015. These provisions are available to the Garda
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2007-04-04/104/
4 Apr 2007 - at present to amend the relevant legislation. Domestic violence is a crime and, too often in our...; the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990; the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997...; the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and; the Criminal Law Sexual Offences Act 2006. ... Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) While the operation... society, it is a hidden crime. Government policy fully recognises the need to punish offenders
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-07-20/39/
20 Jul 2016 - not concluded work on the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill, it would be better to wait to introduce this amendment to this Bill. ... Deputy Frances Fitzgerald This amendment would apply proceeds of crime legislation to conduct... is to provide in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 for an offence of payment for sexual.... While the proposals in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill are generally well supported and have... in introducing provisions in this Bill relating to the proceeds of crime arising from conduct
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-06-17/48/
17 Jun 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/2018-09-27/43/
27 Sep 2018 - of crimes of a sexual nature is deeply worrying for society but horrendous for victims. We know how... doing so. There can be a perception that the criminal justice system is not on the side... Deputy James Browne I thank the Minister and I welcome this Bill, which seeks to introduce more... stringent sentences for repeat sex offenders. Fianna Fáil will support the Bill. The rising rates... that the reporting rates for crimes of sexual abuse are much lower than the real incidence
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2000-10-05/5/
5 Oct 2000 - complacent and that is why I have brought forward this amending Bill to ensure its continued... ineffective in tackling crime and criminal gangs. Nothing could be further from the truth. I remind... the Deputy that the Criminal Justice Act, 1997, provides for a mandatory ten year prison sentence... effective powers for the Garda when investigating crimes and the Bill before the House will further assist.... It may have escaped his attention that I published, at the end of June, the Criminal Justice (Theft
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1996-01-31/6/
31 Jan 1996 - to the victim of a crime committed by somebody on temporary release. We must tighten up this area.... It is extremely insensitive to abolish that legislation. Victims of crime need more protection, not less. I... in favour of reforming them and, if so, will she introduce legislation to hold a constitutional amendment... of murders, rapes and assaults. We do not know if these crimes were committed by people on remand... published a Bill to abolish the remaining provisions of the Malicious Injuries Acts. The 1986 Act
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-09-29/734/
29 Sep 2010 - can inform the House that I am proceeding with proposals for the preparation of a Criminal Justice (Cybercrime) Bill. ... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I am informed by the Garda Authorities.... An Garda Síochána are proactive in preventing this type of crime by actively raising awareness... for Cybercrime Investigation work on the reduction of this type of crime as part of the remit... of the Irish Banking Federation Hi-Tech Crime Forum. This group has published public awareness leaflets
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-05-24/26/
24 May 2005 - is proposing that it be strengthened further. As Deputies will be aware, the Criminal Justice Bill... in the Criminal Justice Bill. The Bill as published contains one of those proposals, to provide for the secure... statements. Furthermore, the Minister is considering bringing forward a number of amendments to the Bill..., the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, who would like to be present... last week, he considers gun crime to be a matter of the utmost gravity. As a Dubliner I am concerned
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2007-10-03/26/
3 Oct 2007 - element in the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice Bill 2007 gave the body politic... unprecedented resources to all elements of the criminal justice system and has given a commitment to increase... parental responsibility must be borne for criminal damage and costs incurred by victims... Deputy Áine Brady I thank the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for his comprehensive... contribution to the debate earlier and welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. Crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-06-25/29/
25 Jun 2008 - in which victims of crime interact with the criminal justice system. It is significant... on the needs of the victims of crime in an Irish legal context. Likewise, the justice for victims... Deputy Seán Connick I welcome the justice for victims initiative recently announced... that the justice for victims initiative will comprise a mixture of legislative and administrative proposals... of victims of crime and will avoid the bureaucratic difficulties that might arise
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-05-17/7/
17 May 2005 - it is strengthened further. The Criminal Justice Bill 2004, which is on Second Stage in the House, provides... of the Criminal Justice Bill to provide the secure custody of firearms, minimum sentences and new offences... introducing several amendments, including a proposal to provide for criminal offences... for the participation in a criminal organisation, as requested by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) I propose to take Questions Nos. 5
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1993-10-13/19/
13 Oct 1993 - of the proceeds of crime, a Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and a Criminal Procedure... that the balance will be tilted towards the victims of crime. The perception at present is that criminals... are not properly punished for their crimes while victims receive very little help in recovering from... violent crimes in particular. Under the Criminal Evidence Act appeals can be made against lenient... Bill, all of which will help solve the problem of crime. I congratulate Deputy Mitchell on putting
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2018-05-03/2/
3 May 2018 - the following: “Amendment of section 23 of Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 196.... Section 23 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 is amended... Deputy Pat Breen I move amendment No. 232: In page 126, between lines 25 and 26, to insert... of the operation of the Council Decision and the Schengen Convention. (3) The Data Protection Act 2018 shall
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-06-25/29/
25 Jun 2008 - and Guide to the Criminal Justice System 1999 committed this State to giving victims of crime a central... the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform of a major new initiative for victims of crime. I note... place in the criminal justice system, yet after nine years we are still waiting for legislative... Department because they have allocated €2.5 million to groups engaged in providing support to victims of crime. ... Deputy Joe Carey I wish to share my time with Deputies Ring and Shatter. The Victims Charter
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2003-10-22/9/
22 Oct 2003 - offenders and how we administer the system of criminal justice. The system often seems remote to victims... of this Bill. We have had an interesting discussion. It was very focused on the rights of victims... in the criminal justice process. We must remember that Ireland's criminal law follows the tradition established..., who may believe they are isolated from the criminal justice system. I know the Oireachtas has... and exported from England. This involves the notion that a crime disturbs the peace of the king
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-11-04/10/
4 Nov 2009 - where victims are entitled to much greater rights within the criminal justice process. According... of rape victims. I have tabled another amendment to this Bill, No. 17, which provides for enhanced... crimes — the first stage of interaction with the criminal justice process. We must commend... with the spirit of the Bill and of the Minister's stated desire to improve the situation for victims of crime. ... any research done that what victims and those who complain that they were victims of crime require
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-02-12/35/
12 Feb 2019 - Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 to the House today on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality... Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 was enacted on 5 November 2017, providing for a wide range... of measures to protect and inform victims during the progress of their case through the criminal justice... that the provisions of the Bill do not just apply to situations where the victim of a crime is a woman... of citizenship or residency and double jeopardy. Section 4 amends the Criminal Justice (Mutual
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2003-11-25/45/
25 Nov 2003 - I have also published the scheme of a revised Criminal Justice Bill in recent months. The aim... of the Bill is to ensure that the Garda Síochána has at its disposal the necessary legislative framework... to allow for the proper investigation and prosecution of serious crime. The measures that I propose... powers for the gardaí to preserve a crime scene to allow proper examination and investigation to take
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-05-08/4/
8 May 2015 - of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014, introduced by my colleague, Deputy Eamonn Maloney, and commend him... is to bring the perpetrators of crime to justice under our criminal law and to allow for the imposition... will in due course be brought forward for inclusion in the proceeds of crime (amendment) Bill which... proceeds of crime (amendment) Bill. I thank Deputy Maloney again for introducing the Bill. While... to the property passes to the State. The Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2005 subsequently introduced a new
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1993-03-24/5/
24 Mar 1993 - of sentencing. This Bill is the first measure I have seen which focuses on the victim of crime... is heard. Evidence of the effect of a crime on the victim is currently inadmissible. Under the new... criminal. The Bill provides that the method of payment for compensation will be made through... the moneys awarded. I suggest that the Minister establish a fund to compensate victims of crime, levied... of this crime which affects the victim badly and can happen easily in the uneven power balance which naturaly
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1993-03-10/3/
10 Mar 1993 - a quarter of the problem. I have said that we need a victim orientated system of criminal justice..., will not have assets and will not be people of means. If we are to have a victim orientated criminal... justice system we should restore to the criminal injuries compensation board powers to make... compensation awards in favour of the victims of the violent crimes. ... compensation orders cannot be made because the perpetrators of crimes of violence will not have funds
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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 - Mr. O’Dea I move amendment No. 22: In page 6, before section 8, to insert the following new... section: "10.—Section 5(1) of the Act of 1996 is hereby amended— ( a ) by the substitution... of references to ‘criminal conduct’ for the references to ‘criminal activity’, and ( b ) by the insertion... of ‘an authority with functions related to the recovery of proceeds of crime,’ after ‘being’.”.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-11-23/156/
23 Nov 2005 - out in section 31 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994, as amended by section 21 of the Criminal.... The Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 amended various provisions of the Criminal Justice... Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, sections 32 and 57 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994... and section 23 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. The legislation provides... to conform to the highest international standards. Pursuant to section 57 of the Criminal Justice Act
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-02-02/24/
2 Feb 2010 - of the criminal justice system in their fight against gangland crime. This commitment is not mere rhetoric... and delay the enactment of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act to complain now about the fact... such witnesses that the witness protection programme is in place. Of course, the criminal justice... introduced two groundbreaking Acts, namely, the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act and the Criminal... Justice (Amendment) Act. The motion before the House refers to the absence of any convictions under
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-12-01/71/
1 Dec 2011 - which amended the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 relating to organised crime. Multi-disciplinary... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) I propose to take Questions Nos. 42, 149... with his senior management team. Resource levels are constantly monitored, in conjunction with crime... targets groups and individuals engaged in organised criminal activities. To this end, An Garda Síochána... national units. As a result of these operations a number of individuals (including members of criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1997-11-19/21/
19 Nov 1997 - —welcomes the Government's commitment to publish the Criminal Justice Bill;
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2018-12-18/15/
18 Dec 2018 - the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 to the House. The Bill is significant for two... (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017 was enacted on 5 November 2017. It provides for a wide range... of measures to protect and inform victims during the progress of their case through the criminal justice... of the Bill do not just apply to situations where the victim of a crime is a woman or a victim of domestic... jeopardy. Section 4 amends the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 to ensure
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-11-19/27/
19 Nov 2008 - Minister Michael McDowell's tenure have not yet been published. Criminal Justice Acts passed during...-ordinating all of the relevant strands of the criminal justice system in the fight against gangland... a Private Members' Bill today containing a package of measures, including criminal organisation civil... owes a duty of care to citizens and the victims of gangland crime and their families to rouse himself... criminals, whether such activity involves murder, violence, intimidation, drug dealing, drug smuggling
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-11-07/7/
7 Nov 2006 - will be aware that the Criminal Justice Act 2006 provides a comprehensive package of anti-crime measures which... and intoxication in a public place. A criminal justice miscellaneous provisions Bill is being drafted.... The Bill will introduce a number of changes and improvements in the operation of the criminal justice... of which is the targeting of active criminals and their associates involved in serious crime... of intelligence on the movements of criminals. Notable improvements have been achieved in recorded crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-11-19/27/
19 Nov 2008 - that, by virtue of the legislative amendments introduced in the Criminal Justice Acts 2006 and 2007... amendment to the Fine Gael motion on gangland crime. I accept we must tackle, and are tackling... in the criminal justice system, affects Garda morale and encourages criminals to take the risks associated... with crime. Sentencing will form part of the forthcoming White Paper on justice and I am sure... to assist the Garda in its work. The criminal procedure Bill will also be introduced, bringing an end
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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 - for information and safeguards for restorative justice practices in the Bill. I fully agree that such provision... participate in restorative justice practices in the Bill. I regret that I have not been able to bring... between the rights of victims and the rights of child offenders in these circumstances. Amendments... that the necessary amendments will be brought forward during progress of the Bill. ... Deputy David Stanton I thank the Deputies for their amendments which aim to provide
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - the impact of the crime for the victim. For example, a restorative justice scheme could be used in serious... Deputy Martin Kenny It is recommended that any definition of restorative justice does not refer... these crimes, but it could consider resolving those matters which arise from the offence involved.... Amendment No. 3 reads: In page 7, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following...: " "restorative justice scheme" means any scheme administered for the time being under which, with the consent
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-07-10/309/
10 Jul 2012 - of white collar crime and bringing the perpetrators of such crime to justice. On taking office, I... of additional legislation. This new legislation, the Criminal Justice Act 2011, was enacted on 2 August... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) I propose to take Questions Nos. 346... raised a number of cases of white collar crime with the Garda Commissioner and I am being briefed... Síochána or any of the other bodies involved in the investigation and prosecution of white collar crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - have an opportunity to debate. Amendments Nos. 3, 6, 24 and 35 insert into the Bill provisions... on the rights of victims who participate in restorative justice schemes. Deputies on all sides... of the House are in favour of and have highlighted the need for such amendments to be made to the Bill. I am... in addressing the matter of criminal behaviour and giving the victims a real voice in the process. The schemes.... Amendment No. 6 provides that information available on restorative justice schemes must be given
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-06-20/25/
20 Jun 2018 - of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, and has made amendments thereto. The Select Committee on Justice... Financing)(Amendment) Bill 2018, and has made amendments thereto. ... and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-03-07/300/
7 Mar 2006 - , the Criminal Justice Bill, which is before the Houses of the Oireachtas, provides a comprehensive.... Proposed amendments include the creation of new criminal offences for participation in organised crime... of amendments to the Bill, which I intend to bring forward during its passage through the Oireachtas... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) A number of data sources are used... of organised criminal networks involved in the trafficking and distribution of illicit drugs. These strategies
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-10-03/4/
3 Oct 2019 - by Fianna Fáil in our Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017? In terms of the broader picture, all of us... for committing criminal offences. We need to target boys and young men to try to deter them from a life and path... of criminality. Unfortunately, it is the case that many of these young men come from disadvantaged... criminals in drug gangs. We need to start a campaign of education and information for young people... to make them aware of the downside of being involved in a life of crime. We need to make them aware
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1997-11-19/21/
19 Nov 1997 - legislation, the Criminal Justice Bill. If a Bill was ever sterile and stillborn... being prepared — and borrowed a number of Bills produced by the previous Minister for Justice, Deputy... of a range of subjects. I also thank the Minister for Justice for gracing us with his presence... on specifics. The amendment in his name calls on Dáil Éireann to note his determination and sets out.... The amendment refers to the ongoing discussions taking place with the Eastern Health Board with a view
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-12-02/8/
2 Dec 2009 - of victims of crime and to provide them with legal representation. Amendment No. 18 refers... of victims in criminal proceedings. We are trying to enhance the position of victims of crime... to the information given by the Garda Síochána to victims of crime in terms of early release on bail and the terms... vein and are designed to ensure the victims of crime receive the requisite information in respect... Senator Eugene Regan The purpose of these amendments is to take account of the position
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-06-10/5/
10 Jun 2009 - of the victims through the criminal justice system is made somewhat easier and less traumatic. No victim... to radically alter victims' perceptions of the criminal justice system and the court experience... with in the legislation. I support the establishment of the victims of crime office in the Department of Justice... jeopardy. Alleviating some small degree of the pain and suffering endured by the victims of crime.... This is understandable because the victims of crime, particularly those crimes which offend people's sense
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-09-22/29/
22 Sep 2015 - of burglaries being committed. In response, the Minister recently published the Criminal Justice... the effect of "...obliging the criminal justice system to lock up violent, repeat criminals, while... speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who regrets that she cannot be present... as she is attending an extraordinary meeting of European Union justice and home affairs Ministers... and highly damaging crime, particularly in highly distressing cases in which householders are assaulted
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2007-11-07/182/
7 Nov 2007 - in crime prevention and detection. Two substantial Criminal Justice Acts were enacted in 2006... on the part of victims to report sexual crimes, as a result of publicity surrounding court cases last... crime. The 2006 Act criminalised participation and assisting with criminal gangs. It updated... and victims. My Department keeps under constant review the penalties provided for by the criminal law... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan) The provisional headline
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2019-07-03/18/
3 Jul 2019 - facilities for victims and their families in the Criminal Courts of Justice on Parkgate Street... been traumatised all over again at the hands of the criminal justice system. This Bill will address... and other issues that affect victims of crime. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell does a lot of work... for victims of crime and their families in recent years. These include the victims' rights directive... involve: crimes being committed by individuals on bail; serious criminals, including murderers, getting
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-10-20/10/
20 Oct 2015 - brought forward the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill, which is targeted at repeat burglars... strong action against the criminals involved. My response to burglaries and crime generally is focused... called together the heads of all of the criminal justice agencies to devise a new approach to tackle... to counter burglaries and related crimes has been co-ordinated under Operation Fiacla, which has led... to finalise details of an enhanced operational response to burglaries and related crimes. I expect to be in a position to make that announcement shortly.
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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 - to a victim during criminal proceedings. The purpose of the amendment is to clearly identify what is meant..., are in this Bill and others are in the Criminal Evidence Act 1992. The approach is in keeping with section 16... Deputy David Stanton I move amendment No. 8: In page 8, to delete lines 7 to 12 and substitute... the following: " "special measure" means a measure referred to in section 16 or 18 ;". Amendment... No. 112 makes a small amendment to the text of section 18 to clarify that in determining whether
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1998-06-25/17/
25 Jun 1998 - in criminal conflict, victim, offender and community. Crime is a serious form of interpersonal conflict... of the need for a more victim-centred criminal justice system that emphasises redress and the deliberative... a different understanding of these issues, and in the area of criminal justice our political philosophy... finds expression in the concept of restorative justice. Restorative justice views criminal conflict... a criminal as the handbag snatcher who makes off with a tenner. In theory, our criminal justice system
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-06-24/29/
24 Jun 2008 - the position of victims of crime in the criminal justice system. We are committed to this. I am... addressing justice for victims of crime. These proposals will reform the victim impact statement... agree fully with the sentiments expressed in regard to the needs of victims of crime, innocent people... and radical set of proposals for victims of crime since the foundation of the State, which I announced... response is needed for victims and their families. The justice for victims initiative
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/13/
6 Jul 2017 - of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016. We will either have to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. or, with the Minister's permission, we can adjourn now.
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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 - that the very few provisions in the Bill which if applied to existing criminal proceedings could potentially... for the legislation to apply. The purpose of this amendment is to clarify that it is sufficient for a victim... of a victim. Amendments Nos. 137 and 138 are consequential amendments required to amend the shoulder note and numbering in section 26. ... Deputy David Stanton I move amendment No. 10: In page 9, before line 1, to insert the following... caused by an offence).”. Amendment No. 10 substitutes a new section 4 that contains two principal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-11-26/20/
26 Nov 2013 - Deputy Ray Butler When does the Government expect to publish a criminal justice Bill... to strengthen the rights of victims of crime and their families and to give effect to a proposed EU directive
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2004-11-30/6/
30 Nov 2004 - ;”. The amendment seeks to extend the definition of what actually amounts to criminal conduct. The Minister... for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has taken a very narrow approach to establishing what criminal... are engaged in criminal conduct who are never caught or convicted. The amendment would more accurately... not necessarily mean or involve a criminal conviction. The amendment could possibly broaden the ambit... of the Bill and would certainly make more possibilities available to the Criminal Assets Bureau. I ask the Minister of State to consider that definition.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-06-23/58/
23 Jun 2005 - forward an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 to provide for the introduction of anti-social... charge procedure in relation to certain public order offences in the Criminal Justice Bill 2004... for the law regarding public order offences is the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994. I was pleased... contain provisions which will combat anti-social behaviour. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) Strong provisions are already
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-11-19/27/
19 Nov 2008 - of crime that exists, give resources to the Garda and reform and implement the criminal justice system. ... and updating of the criminal justice system. We demand answers to very legitimate questions... to the criminal procedure Bill, dealing with the possibility of the retrial of an acquitted person in the event... Síochána and continual updating of the criminal justice system. We had many debates in the last Dáil... that important measure. It has been a feature of the criminal justice systems in Canada since 1984
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-06-12/5/
12 Jun 2013 - provisions) Bill and the criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill on previous occasions, as has... Deputy Bernard Durkan. Both Bills are listed for later this year but the criminal justice (proceeds... of crime) Bill is still being discussed with the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB. The Construction Contracts... The Taoiseach Deputy O'Reilly has expressed an interest in the criminal justice (miscellaneous... Bill is on Committee Stage and obviously it is a matter for the members of the committee as to when
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-12-08/59/
8 Dec 2004 - proposals for inclusion in the Criminal Justice Bill 2004. In this context, I am looking at a number... as amendments to the Bill on Committee Stage. In recent years, the Department has funded a number... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) The annual report of the Garda... Commissioner for 2003 showed a decrease in the overall offence rate of 3% for headline crime when... crime offences of possession of firearms and discharge of firearms also showed a decrease of 4
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2003-02-25/25/
25 Feb 2003 - forward legislative proposals in the forthcoming Criminal Justice Bill in relation to new Garda powers... sampling. In the Criminal Justice Bill, I also propose to include a number of miscellaneous provisions... important aspect of my role as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is to keep the criminal law... to effectively investigate crime and bring to justice its perpetrators. In this respect I intend to bring... which will improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in a number of specified areas
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2016-07-05/10/
5 Jul 2016 - . These criminals are often given cult-like status in their communities. The other changes the Bill seeks... the sum of cash set out in section 38 of the Criminal Justice Act from €6,500 to €1,000. All... Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee I welcome the Minister and her comments on the Bill. Just over... a week ago the 20th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin was marked. The Criminal Assets Bureau..., CAB, was established and the proceeds of crime legislation introduced as it was acknowledged
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2003-02-27/4/
27 Feb 2003 - ; courts (miscellaneous provisions) Bill; crimes Bill; criminal justice (international co-operation...) Bill; criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill; disability Bill; dormant funds Bill; and so on. I will read out the rest next week. ... Mr. Stanton —adoptive leave (amendment) Bill; amendment of the in camera rule in family law cases...; civil evidence Bill; contractual obligations (applicable law) Bill; coroner's (amendment) Bill
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-05-16/293/
16 May 2006 - is contained in the draft Criminal Justice (Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Offences) Bill, which... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) Under current Irish criminal law... for those who may be victims of, or vulnerable to, this insidious crime. The posters are being... for the prosecuting authorities here to bring charges for a range of offences covered by our criminal law, including... trafficking is a clandestine activity and, owing to the intimidation associated with it, victims are often
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2018-11-29/15/
29 Nov 2018 - (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 and has made no amendments thereto. ...: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Law
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2016-07-05/9/
5 Jul 2016 - that are victims of crime and, at some point, I hope it takes this on board. It is important... powers it needs to combat criminality and the rights of innocent persons who have the capacity to prove... their assets were obtained by legal means. However, our support for the Bill and the overall... approach to the CAB is not unqualified and a range of matters must be dealt with before the Bill concludes... into the communities worst affected by drugs and organised crime. There is no bar to this happening
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2016-07-05/10/
5 Jul 2016 - that are victims of crime and, at some point, I hope it takes this on board. It is important... powers it needs to combat criminality and the rights of innocent persons who have the capacity to prove... their assets were obtained by legal means. However, our support for the Bill and the overall... approach to the CAB is not unqualified and a range of matters must be dealt with before the Bill concludes... into the communities worst affected by drugs and organised crime. There is no bar to this happening
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-07-09/3/
9 Jul 2009 - in our newspapers of the need for the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill. ... Senator John Hanafin In calling for a debate on gangland crime, today we got the best example
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2009-06-10/5/
10 Jun 2009 - framework to enable us to tackle crime. Public confidence in the criminal justice system has been... are guilty of serious crimes being held to account for their activities must be welcomed. The Bill... Senator Jim Walsh I welcome the Minister. This Bill is an important component in the fight... against crime. Significant improvements have been made in the context of strengthening the legislative... dented by the fact that known criminals are able to walk our streets almost with impunity
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-01-19/21/
19 Jan 2016 - Deputy Bernard J. Durkan What is the current status of the criminal justice Bill on victims...' rights? The universities (amendment) Bill is also scheduled legislation. Are we likely to see it before the end of the current Dáil?
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1998-06-25/113/
25 Jun 1998 - will be aware of the Criminal Justice Bill, 1997 which is before the House. This is clear, practical... to ameliorate, the causes of crime. As regards the targeting of particular criminal activity, the Deputy... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue) I propose to take Questions Nos.... 179 and 186 together. The lasting effects of any Government's crime policies have to be assessed..., as evidenced by the trend emerging from the Garda Síochána crime statistics which show that indictable
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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 - in the criminal justice system. A victim of domestic violence is almost always at risk of further crimes... from our research that the criminal "incident" - the alleged crime - that the woman, or victim, reports... whose life he was trying to protect, her children and her family, all of whom are victims of crime... criminal codes. The crimes we are talking about include murder, attempted murder, assault causing..., which now becomes a crime against the State, and the woman, as a victim, may be called as a potential
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1989-12-06/25/
6 Dec 1989 - but he does not have any power under the criminal justice system to ensure that a victim... making orders of compensation payable to victims of crime. We now have an opportunity to give... to adequately discuss the amendments without saying a few words about the place of the victim within... in the fundamental principle that the victim of crime was a member of a certain socio-economic grouping.... Given the importance of property in the framing of our criminal justice system, it was unfortunate
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-05-08/4/
8 May 2015 - of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014 is to strengthen the existing 1996 Act, titled the Proceeds... of Crime Act. This amending Bill proposes to reduce from seven to two years the waiting period before... of Crime Act in October 1996 and, subsequently, to the establishment of the Criminal Assets Bureau... the ownership of the assets by the criminal involved in whatever activity. The Bill aims to reduce... Deputy Eamonn Maloney I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2018-11-08/7/
8 Nov 2018 - to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018. Dáil Éireann has... passed the Children's Health Bill 2018, with amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the Home Building... Finance Ireland Bill 2018 to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. ... An Leas-Chathaoirleach Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-07-03/37/
3 Jul 2019 - and amendment No. 56 speak to the issue of protecting the rights of victims in this process. The Criminal... Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 gives victims a statutory right to certain information... of that offence and the likely impact on the victim of a grant of parole,”.”. This amendment... in the amendments is already provided for in the Bill. If not, I would be grateful if they could be accepted. ... Deputy Sean Sherlock I move amendment No. 48: In page 17, between lines 19 and 20, to insert
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2019-02-20/3/
20 Feb 2019 - that, on the very important Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017. This is the final piece in the suite... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Charles Flanagan) I am pleased to be with the committee... this morning following Second Stage of the Bill in the Dáil, which was taken by the Minister
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-05-15/20/
15 May 2019 - Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018, and has made amendments thereto. ... of the Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016, and has made amendments thereto. The select... committee has also completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation... 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/2014-03-26/27/
26 Mar 2014 - , should reduce the chance of a criminal repeating the crime. One problem with the Bill is that it does.... Restorative justice needs to be a two-way street. Ideally, it should be restorative for the victim and also... not look at both sides of the restorative justice equation. Overall, the Bill is not positive... for the victim or the criminal. For example, there is nothing in this proposed legislation to protect... prison sentences. Nothing in the Bill distinguishes minor administrative crimes, for example
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-03-08/2/
8 Mar 2017 - Deputy Jim O'Callaghan I do not know if Mr. Geiran has seen the Criminal Justice (Victims... of Crime) Bill. We had a presentation last week from a person on behalf of the Victims Rights Alliance. One... of the concerns she had was that it does not include specific recognition of restorative justice
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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 - authorities that have the power to investigate or prosecute criminal offences or both. The amendment says... Deputy Clare Daly The amendment specifies that we are only talking about other statutory... be. There are plenty of cases where the victim is a person. They are out there. It would bring us much... in the directive. The European Commission justice guidelines talk about how the term "competent authority... authorities acting in the criminal proceedings under the directive are determined by national law
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2015-12-01/29/
1 Dec 2015 - Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015. This legislation targets repeat burglary offenders through... speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who regrets that she cannot be present... in the House. She is aware of the concerns about rural crime, burglary in particular. She considers... that burglary is a persistent and highly damaging crime, particularly in the very distressing... situations where householders may be assaulted by the criminals involved. Earlier this year, following
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-01-31/23/
31 Jan 1995 - the Minister will meet with opposition but she will have to persevere. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act... and action taken as quickly as possible. We need to get the Juvenile Justice Bill on the Statute Book... need changes in the criminal law but we also need the political will of this House to bring about... those changes. The Minister's predecessor, Deputy Geoghegan-Quinn, introduced the much needed Criminal... Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994 to give the Garda Síochána adequate powers to deal with incidence
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-06-27/16/
27 Jun 1995 - liberties groups and so on who discuss the criminal justice system forget about the victim. More... situation. The public knows that current laws are inadequate. We need the Juvenile Justice Bill... Mr. Haughey The emphasis must be put on the victim who is left out of the current debate. Civil... support is needed for victim support groups because it is victims who are suffering in the current..., put on the Statute Book as quickly as possible. The Government's amendment is totally inadequate
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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 What about the criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill?
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2006-03-09/159/
9 Mar 2006 - available. The Criminal Justice Bill 2004 provides a comprehensive package of anti-crime measures... of amendments to the Firearms Acts 1925-2000 in the context of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, which... of arrestable offences, search warrant powers for the Garda Síochána, amendments to the Criminal Justice... service in a flexible, effective and targeted response to criminal activity and to crime prevention... that an additional 55 members were allocated to augment the organised crime unit at the National Bureau of Criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-06-24/29/
24 Jun 2008 - area of supporting victims of crime. Along with the Bill that I will bring forward next year... for the Support of Victims of Crime such as inconsistent levels of service provision to victims of crime... and victims' of crime consultative forum will bring renewed energy, drive and direction to the whole... through the wide-ranging and unworkable measures contained in the Victims' Rights Bill 2008.... The measures I have announced affirm my personal determination to ensure that victims of crime receive
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-11-07/18/
7 Nov 2013 - Deputy Patrick O'Donovan It is the criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-01-31/3/
31 Jan 2013 - Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Have the heads of the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill and the criminal... justice (victims' rights) Bill been discussed by the Cabinet and when are they expected
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2002-01-30/17/
30 Jan 2002 - Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue) I move amendment No. 1: To delete... office in enacting an unprecedented 42 Bills and, particularly, his reform of the criminal law... in the service to victims of crime, including the provision of additional funding to service... the significant structural reforms being made to the criminal justice system through, for example... no appreciation of the efforts of those involved in the criminal justice system which have proved so
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2018-12-18/18/
18 Dec 2018 - the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 to the House. The Bill is significant for two... Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 was enacted on 5 November 2017. It provides for a wide range... of measures to protect and inform victims during the progress of their case through the criminal justice... of the Bill do not just apply to situations where the victim of a crime is a woman or a victim... of double jeopardy. Section 4 amends the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 to ensure
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2007-11-07/13/
7 Nov 2007 - Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan) The number of murders...-called "gangland" or "organised" crime, is 17. This shows no increase on the figure for the same... a cause for great concern. Many murders involve acquaintances as victims and as perpetrators.... Detections in cases of organised crime are more difficult to achieve, however, as some people will stop... at nothing, including killing others, to protect their drug or other criminal activity. Not only
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-10-13/10/
13 Oct 2004 - of "cash" and a new definition of criminal conduct and proceeds of crime. However, the amendment... for the purpose of being exported;". On Committee Stage, an amendment to section 43 of the Criminal... Mr. B. Lenihan I move amendment No. 20: In page 16, between lines 16 and 17, to insert... Justice Act 1994 was introduced. This section is an interpretation section and a new subsection (1... does not require a definition of "exported", other parts of the new amended legislation still do
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-06-25/29/
25 Jun 2008 - , that criminals have more rights under the current criminal justice system than victims. While that is incorrect... of the criminal justice system. The reality is that if Fianna Fáil was serious about addressing victims... for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, seems to be opposed to the recognition of victims' rights.... He is unnecessarily opposing the Bill. Our legislation would give victims substantial rights... by the criminal justice system. The only commitment to date is that the Minister has promised that he
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1996-07-26/5/
26 Jul 1996 - is associated with that problem. This is the central criminal concept the Bill seeks to address... or another authorised person — the Bill was correctly amended in this regard by the Dáil — to enter... frozen under the Criminal Justice Act, 1994. I would like to know if there have been freezing orders... under the Criminal Justice Act, 1994. I was delighted when the Government decided to accept... this Fianna Fáil Bill. Almost all the Government amendments have been good. The amendments in relation
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-12-14/183/
14 Dec 2011 - of the conviction. Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill To give effect to a number... (2008/947/JHA). Bail Bill To consolidate and amend the bail laws. Criminal Justice... statute. Criminal Justice (Fines) (Amendment) Bill To provide for attachment of earnings.... Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) Bill To strengthen the powers of CAB in relation... the Autumn Session Title Purpose Criminal Justice (Withholding Information on Crimes against
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - legislation that will acknowledge in statute the place of victims at the heart of the criminal justice... we acknowledge in statutory form the place and rights of the victims of crime. We have now passed... what has been a time of great difficulty and trauma as victims of crime. I wish to acknowledge... legislation that will provide victims with a measure of information and support to help them through... the comments of Deputy Daly not only today but at an earlier stage regarding an ombudsman for victims
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1983-07-07/5/
7 Jul 1983 - front there is the Criminal Justice (Community Service) Bill to which I have referred... and this is being followed by a further Criminal Justice Bill which I hope will be published at an early date... Justice (Community Service) Bill. The recent debate on the Estimates for my Department provided... Minister for Justice (Mr. Noonan, Limerick East ): I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 6..., inclusive, together. I need hardly stress that the crime situation is a matter of the greatest concern
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1993-03-10/3/
10 Mar 1993 - say we need a victim orientated system of criminal justice I mean that we need to recognise, first... to make compensation awards in favour of the victims of crime. I would take the view that where..., the need for a charter for the victims of crime; second, the need to put in place proper provisions... the person convicted of assaulting them is released from jail. We must release the victims of crime..., that it was a mistake to take away that power from the criminal injuries compensation board when
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2008-12-18/207/
18 Dec 2008 - of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (as amended by the Criminal Justice Acts 1999, 2006 and 2007), provides... offence under sections 15A and/or 15B of that Act. The provisions of the Criminal Justice (Drug... the activities of criminal organisations involved in drug associated crime, including the importation, sale.... A significant number of crime gangs involved in this type of criminal activity have been disrupted... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) As the Deputy is aware
