Vol. 475 No. 8
212 Mr. O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice the number of working groups and committees established by her since 1 May 1996; the title and subject matter of each working group and committee; the personnel involved; the resources applied; and the current status of each. [6334/97]
The information sought by the Deputy in relation to working groups and committees established by me since 1 May 1996 is set out in the following tabular statement. In the case of all officials, an indication is given of the Department or office represented.
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Title of Working Group/Committee and subject matter |
Personnel |
Current Status |
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Advisory Group on criminal law and procedure; established to review the existing criminal law and procedure as they currently operate and to advise on any changes that would enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of criminal law and procedure with emphasis on identified or emerging difficulties susceptible to early resolution through the mechanism of periodic Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bills. |
George Birmingham, Barrister (Chairperson)Peter Charleton, BarristerPat McCarthy, BarristerMary Ellen Ring, BarristerAnne Fitzgerald, SolicitorBrendan Henegan, SolicitorValerie Cronin, Law ClerkProfessor Barry McAuley, Law Faculty, University College Dublin and representatives from the Chief State Solicitor's Office, the Garda Síochána, the District Court and the Department of Justice. |
The Group has yet to report. |
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Working Group on qualifications for appointment as Judges of the High and Supreme Courts; established to consider and make recommendations on the question of qualifications for appointment as Judges of the High and Supreme Courts. |
Dr. Colm Ó hEocha (Chairman)Mr. Garrett Coon |
Mr. Tom O'Malley |
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Mr. Tom O'Malley |
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Mr. William Fagan |
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Mr. Pat Massey |
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Dr. Valerie Richardson |
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Mr. Tom Quigley |
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Ms Edith Wynne Department of Justice representative. |
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*Bar Council nominees |
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**Incorporated Law Society nominees |
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Criminal Legal Aid Review Committee; established to review the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act, 1962 and to make recommendations as to the manner in which the scheme might be improved. |
His Honour Judge John Gerard Buchanan, ChairpersonMr. David Riordan, Judge of the District CourtMr. Patrick Marrinan BL, Bar CouncilMr. James Mac Guill, the Law SocietyMs Denise Charleton, Women's Aid and Mr. Eugene McCarthy, Company DirectorA County RegistrarA District Court Clerk, and representatives from Departments of Justice, Finance,Office of the Chief State SolicitorOffice of the Attorney General, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. |
Inaugural meeting has been held. |
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Working Group on Inter-State Agency action against organised crime. |
Representatives from the Revenue Commissioners, Department of Finance, Justice, Social Welfare and HealthAttorney General's Office and the Garda Síochána. |
The Working Group have concluded their work.Report presented to Minister for Justice and Minister for Finance. |
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Working Group on the establishment of an Independent Prisons Agency; established to examine all aspects of the establishment of new prisons administration. |
Mr. Dan McAuley, ChairmanProfessor Liam RyanJudge Mary KotsonourisRepresentatives of Departments of Justice, Finance and Attorney General's Office. |
Report submitted to Minister — not yet submitted to Government. |
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National Steering Group on Suicide Awareness; established to liaise with the local Suicide Awareness Groups in the prisons, under the chairmanship of a Senior Prison Governor. |
Representatives of prison management and staff and medical practitioners. |
The Group has met on a number of occasions to date and is currently reviewing and overseeing the implementation of the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Prison Deaths published in 1991. |
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Prison Service Operating Cost Review Group; established to review the operating costs of the Prison Service. |
Declan Brennan, Chairman, representatives from Departments of Justice and Finance, Prisons, POA, ICTU, IBEC, ESB and Guinness. |
The Group has not yet reported. |
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Working Group on illegal and Harmful Use of the Internet; established to identify and prioritise the issues arising from such use and to make recommendations for addressing the legal, technical and structural problems involved. |
Representatives from Government Departments, UNICEF, Service Providers, and from relevant academic and research areas. |
The Group has recently held its inaugural meeting. |
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Review Committee to examine the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945; established to review the efficiency and effectiveness of the Garda Síochána Scheme operating under the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts, 1941 and 1945, and, in particular, the implications of the Carney judgment (19 April, 1996) |
Mr. Bill Fields, ChairmanDr. John McCurdyMr. George Maybury,Representatives from the Garda Síochána, Departments of Justice. Finance, Chief State Solicitor's Office, Attorney General's Office. |
Group has not yet reported. |
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SMI Steering Group; established to oversee and report to the Government on the implementation of the programme of action for organisational change in the Department of Justice. |
Ms Caitriona Murphy, AIBSecretary and Deputy Secretary, Department of Justice. |
Steering Group has made its first report to Government. |
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The Curragh Place of Detention Visiting Committee. |
Majella DuaneMargaret ClinceAdrian KaneTommy CullenJimmy BurkePascal PlantNuala RyanJohn FaganMichael McGraelAndy ShirranMary O'SullivanAudrey Goggins. |
Work ongoing. |
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Castlerea Place of Detention Visiting Committee. |
Veronica CawleyEddie BradyHugh KeaneHelena McAuliffe EnnisRhoda McGowanChristy GormanKieran MadiganDympna O'ReganAnthony CahillJohn Gerald CampbellJim NallyDick O'Reilly. |
Work ongoing. |
