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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 404. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015; the timeframe for future commencements under the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34242/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 439. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the most recent figures for the number of traffic corps in each Garda division, in tabular form. [34792/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 440. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the provision of remote access to information and technology to Garda members; if this is in place for all members; and if it is available on a mobile basis. [34793/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 441. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the enterprise content management system initiative in An Garda Síochána; and if this initiative is now complete. [34794/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 442. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the investigation management initiative in An Garda Síochána; if the proposed development of a new system to enable the electronic management and tracking of all investigation tasks and processes will be complete by the end of 2017. [34795/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 443. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the offender management initiative in An Garda Síochána; and if it will be complete before the end of September 2017. [34796/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 444. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the employee assistance programme in An Garda Síochána; if all employees now have access to 24-7 employee counselling; and the numbers that have availed of it to date in 2017. [34797/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 445. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the streamlining of Garda headquarters administrative processes. [34798/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 446. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a report on the revised policy framework and complete policy audit of An Garda Síochána completed in 2016. [34799/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 447. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of computer crime investigation units now in place within An Garda Síochána; the location of same; and the number of personnel in each. [34800/17]

Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Six years ago, Deputy Michael McGrath introduced the Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011 because a significant number of people had found themselves in very serious mortgage arrears. Unfortunately, six years later, this problem has not gone away. As Deputy McGrath pointed out, 76,000 holders of mortgages on family homes are in significant mortgage arrears. It is...

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance being given to Forensic Science Ireland to enable it to overcome a large backlog in the testing of illegal drug seizures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32891/17]

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What assistance is being given to Forensic Science Ireland to facilitate it in overcoming the large backlog of cases it has when it comes to testing illegal drugs that have been seized by An Garda Síochána?

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Forensic Science Ireland plays an invaluable and important role in our criminal justice system. When gardaí seize a substance they believe to be a drug, they have to send it for testing. They send it to Forensic Science Ireland and it carries out the test to determine whether the drug is illegal and what is its make-up. I tabled this question because there were recent reports in a...

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome that measures will be taken to address this backlog. I welcome that there will be recruitment of extra personnel. While it may not get much media coverage Forensic Science Ireland carries out a highly important role. The drugs section of the laboratory primarily deals with two types of cases: section 3 prosecutions, which are for simple possession of drugs and section 15...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being put in place to tackle rural crime, especially against farmers. [33149/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What measures will the Government introduce to deal with the ever-increasing problem of rural crime, in particular, crimes against farmers involving the stealing of agricultural equipment and other devices on their farms?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Many party colleagues who represent rural constituencies mention to me the major problem of crime in rural communities, particularly that perpetrated against farmers through the theft of agricultural equipment. Deputy Cahill recently brought a delegation from County Tipperary to discuss with me ongoing crime issues in the county. This issue is not confined to Tipperary but affects all...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The information I am receiving from colleagues does not support the Minister's statistical analysis. It suggests that a significant problem remains and that the decline in crime, as indicated by the Minister, has not occurred. The Minister also indicated that he wishes to support community-based support groups. This support is important. The Minister will have received an email from the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We have addressed the issue of policing but I still believe there are further steps to be taken in that respect. Of course, terrorism cannot be responded to just through policing. The State must also have adequate intelligence services in place. It is probably time for us to consider whether the intelligence services we have need to be updated, reviewed or improved. In the context of the...