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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The good news is that I have finished my questions.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry (6 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department has sworn an affidavit of discovery for the purpose of the disclosures tribunal; if so, if that affidavit contains a claim of legal professional privilege over documents generated in 2014, 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52136/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Training (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am conscious of the fact that it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the training of personnel. I am also aware that the Policing Authority has a crucial role to play in changing the manner in which training in the Garda is amended. Notwithstanding that, it is important that the Minister and the Department play a part in emphasising the need to ensure that there is greater...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Training (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: One of the advantages of formalising training to a greater extent than it is now is that it would encourage gardaí to develop expertise in individual areas. We might find that gardaí wish to emphasise and grow their expertise in particular areas. I noted the Minister's comments on the House not being responsible for training gardaí, but we could make their lives simpler....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Training (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent of training and continuous professional development provided for members of An Garda Síochána when amending or new legislation is passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51990/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Training (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Being a member of An Garda Síochána is an extremely demanding and professional job and it is not comparable to the job performed by members, say, 30 or 40 years ago. Part of the reason for this is the vast array of legislation that passes through the Houses. It is even difficult for lawyers to keep up with the amount of law being generated, not just in the Houses but also in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Magdalen Laundries (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We can all agree that the incarceration of women in Magdalen laundries was one of the most shameful periods of Irish history. It reflected badly on all aspects of Irish society. However, on 19 February 2013, it looked like we had turned over a new leaf with the then Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, issuing a public and heartfelt apology on behalf of the State to the women who were...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Magdalen Laundries (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: One of the proposals that the Ombudsman has reluctantly accepted is the one from the Department that women who lack capacity should be made wards of court. However, it is important that we do not allow that process to proceed in a very slow and difficult manner from the point of view of the applicants. I suggest that the Minister proactively provides practical support to those women who are...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Magdalen Laundries (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps his Department plans to take on foot of the recommendations of the Ombudsman’s report on the Magdalene restorative justice scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51989/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Magdalen Laundries (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister will be aware that less than two weeks ago the Ombudsman published his report, entitled Opportunity Lost, on the administration of the Magdalen restorative justice scheme. Unfortunately, the report concludes that the manner in which the scheme has been administered by the Department constitutes maladministration within the meaning of section 4 of the Ombudsman Act 1980 as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the effectiveness of the community CCTV scheme in view of the fact that to date there have only been six applications under the scheme, none of which have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51695/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Overtime (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the decision to cancel Garda overtime in the Dublin metropolitan region for the remainder of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Report (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 65. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he plans to take further to the recommendations of the Ombudsman’s report on the Magdalen restorative justice scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51696/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if disciplinary action will be taken against the 14 chief superintendents who did not respond to the then assistant Commissioner’s request to examine the MAT discrepancies in their own area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51694/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Data (5 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has given consideration to the best form of study to establish the true level of sexual violence in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51697/17]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will take less than two minutes. I thank the Minister for coming in. It is important the overtime is available for gardaí throughout the country between now and the end of the year. Why has the overtime increased so significantly? In 2014 it was €37 million but in 2017 it will be €130 million. What is the reason for the enormous increase?

Disclosures Tribunal: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The motion before the House seeks, in general terms, an amendment of the terms of reference of the disclosures tribunal in order that it can take into account what are referred to as "the recent revelations regarding the Department of Justice and Equality". In discussing the motion, it is important to take ourselves back to 16 February when the House, and the Seanad on the following day,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the professor for his illuminating and unambiguous statement. It is helpful to us for a witness to be so clear on his views on the issue. One problem we have in Ireland sometimes is that we are imprecise in our use of language. Sometimes this issue is referred to as the right to die. Last week, a professor from London acknowledged to the committee there is no legal right to die,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I think we can agree there is no such thing as a right to die. One justification for what can be called assisted suicide is that sometimes people might be suffering unbearably or might be terminally ill. Presumably, care has changed considerably from 100, 50 or even 30 years ago. Are the days of people dying in unbearable suffering over or does that still happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is Professor O'Neill concerned that if a regime permitting assisted suicide in Ireland existed that it would put considerable pressure on older people who may feel they have become a burden on their family?