10 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his decision to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 12 years of age to ten years of age; his views on whether his intention to do so will be in direct contravention of the Children Act 2001 and therefore an erosion of 30 years work on the part of groups and individuals concerned with child welfare issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15693/06]

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10 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his decision to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 12 years of age to ten years of age; his views on whether his intention to do so will be in direct contravention of the Children Act 2001 and therefore an erosion of 30 years work on the part of groups and individuals concerned with child welfare issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15693/06]

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