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Juvenile Crime: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Beidh mé ag roinnt ama leis an Teachta Ellis agus an Teachta Martin Kenny, má thagann sé.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: No, it does not.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: None of those is an answer to my questions.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I asked four questions.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Can I remind the Minister of State of the question I asked? It has not been answered.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I accept the Minister of State's explanation but I find it difficult to accept it for the other two occasions. At some stage or other the Minister should be willing to address this issue in the House. As an aside I note that along with the national children's hospital this shows that there is a serious problem with tendering, or so it appears to me. It seems to be practically impossible to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I take it that the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, is here to reply to this matter. With the greatest respect, he will not necessarily be aware of the situation but this is the third occasion on which I have raised this as a Topical Issue matter and on which it has selected been for debate. Whatever about not being available on one occasion, on each occasion the Minister, Deputy...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the latest report on the Garda youth diversion programme, specifically the cases deemed not suitable for the programme that were not progressed by An Garda Síochána; his further views on similar difficulties existing in the adult justice system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4291/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister of State has discussed already and will agree that it is unacceptable that 7,894 crimes by more than 3,500 children and young people were not progressed. This failed the children and the victims. As to the latter, 75% of these cases involved four main categories, namely public order, theft, traffic offences and criminal damage. However, there were 55 offences covering matters...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I agree, of course, that the Garda youth diversion project is a successful and valuable scheme and I stated as much in the Chamber last week. I am aware from many excellent projects in my own constituency, including in Douglas and Togher, the latter of which won a national prize in the TidyTowns competition a year or two ago, that excellent work is taking place. Nevertheless, the scale of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I welcome all that but we are not any clearer. There is an indication from the Minister of State, the Commissioner and the Policing Authority that there is a wider issue. The Minister of State said the Garda Commissioner is looking into it. Can it be said, therefore, that a review is taking place into the possibility that cases involving adults were not properly progressed? If so, what is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent incidents of burglaries and thefts in Cork city over the Christmas 2018 period; his plans to address same; and if additional resources, both personnel and equipment, will be provided to the Togher and Anglesea Street districts to address same. [4289/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent comments by a union (details supplied) in addition to other bodies on the new domestic violence legislation and the lack of training provided to gardaí to carry out the duties required of them by this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4290/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 63. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the potential threats posed to rights and equality by Brexit have been examined, in particular pertaining to citizenship here and in Northern Ireland for Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4286/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 65. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the capacity in the international protection and asylum system in the context of recent events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/19]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The amendments are similar in their intentions. The ability to serve on a jury is something most of us would consider an ordinary and democratic right, but we need to improve the presumption in favour of the person being able to participate in a jury. I will certainly not oppose the first amendment but I have a slight preference for my own because of the specific reference to reasonable...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following: “(1)The Act of 1992 is amended— (a)in section 28 by the substitution of the following for subsection (1A): “(1A)Each local authority shall, in making a scheme under this section, appoint as polling places only such areas as shall allow the returning officer to provide polling...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am inclined to press the amendment. It is something that comes up every so often but we are always told there is a review under way and that nothing can be done in the meantime. That excuse can be used to cover a multitude. We saw it in the context of civil law reform recently where we were told something could not be contemplated as a review was ongoing which might recommend something....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It is an important matter. In any event, I would be surprised if the review group came back and said it would be fine if some polling stations were inaccessible.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "(3) Section 94 of the Act of 1992 is amended— (a) by the substitution of the following for subsection (1A): "(1A) Polling stations provided by the returning officer shall be accessible to wheelchair users.", and (b) by the repeal of subsection (3A).".