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Gangland Crime and Juveniles
Many recent reports attest to the fact that senior gang members are circumventing and undermining the progress made in Juvenile Justice with the increase in the Criminal Age of Responsibility to 12 under the Childrens Act 2001. More and more children are being sucked into this lifestyle, with Irish gang leaders happy in the knowledge […]
Parliamentary Questions
In my work as Spokesperson on Juvenile Justice I submit many questions on the issue, below are examples of some recent submissions. These answers help me get a good understanding of how the Irish Youth Justice Service (which is quite new in its operation ) works. Wednesday, 10th March, 2010. To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality […]
DNA Database
A Bill to establish an Irish DNA database was recently presented to the Oireachtas, There are elements of this legislation which will impact my work in Juvenile Justice. I plan to submit ammendments to the legislation reflecting the issues that I see as important. I do feel that a distinction should be made in length […]
Road Traffic Act 2010
The passage of the 2010 Road Traffic Bill through the Oireachtas is effectively the reduction of alcohol limits from 80 to 50 for drivers. I welcome anything that makes our roads safer. There has been much debate about this however we have to bear in mind that 66% of road fatalities happen for other reasons. […]
Collapse in Off Farm Employment
Along with the reduction in farm incomes over the past two years, the collapse in off farm income is also having a serious impact on Irish farm families. The RSS scheme to which the Minister refers is not taking new participants. The nature of changes in the Social Welfare code will make it more difficult […]
Kilkee Tourist Office
Ennis December 13th Carey expresses fears for Kilkee Tourist Office Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has today said that concerns now exist for the future of Kilkee Tourist Office. The office, which opens during the Summer months, is a valuable resource for the seaside resort and the surrounding region. Due to funding restraints, Deputy Carey […]