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Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Election.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interests of keeping the Government alive.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is unusual to be called upon by another Deputy.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I must turn on my meter. I see the point the Deputy is making. If the word "shall" is included, the code of practice will have to include each of the matters in question. I take the Minister's point that one does not want to be prescriptive as to what will be in a code of practice. For this reason, we would be better off giving a discretion to the Minister when it comes to drafting what...

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is the position of the comma I think that is confusing, or the full stop rather.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: That never stopped Deputy Wallace.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The objective of amendment No. 9 is to insert after the word "practice" the words "published or approved under section 9". The section will now provide for an obligation on a mediator to furnish to the parties prior to the commencement of the mediation a copy of any code of practice published or approved under section 9. However, the objective in the current draft is to get the mediator to...

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I understand Deputy O'Brien's intention and objective in tabling this amendment. Obviously, no one here would want someone in an abusive relationship to be forced into a mediation process where that abusive relationship could be re-enacted. Obviously, for someone who is the victim of domestic violence or any other form of violence, the appropriate place for that to be resolved is not in a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda closed circuit television points in each Garda division in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [32078/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners Appointments (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the persons that have been appointed as peace commissioners since 2011; the age of the appointees; the grounds upon which they were appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32213/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 308. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason capital expenditure was €19 million behind profile at the end of June 2017; and the projects which have not been in receipt of funds that should have been allocated at this stage, in tabular form. [32390/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 312. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of appointed detectives in each Garda division, in tabular form. [32526/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 313. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in each Garda division, in tabular form. [32527/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff Data (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 317. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilian staff in the Garda Síochána as of 30 June 2017 or the latest date available; and the figure for the corresponding dates in 2015 and 2016. [32717/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 333. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to establishing an ombudsman to determine and mediate grievance complaints made by members of An Garda Síochána in respect of management decisions that gardaí wish to appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33032/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences Data (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 664. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Government's decision to establish a master licence record for road traffic offences has progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32111/17]

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for Justice and Equality and the former Minister for Justice and Equality for the work done on this important legislation. I acknowledge the role played by the justice committee. We had good review of this legislation at the justice committee. As Deputy Daly said, we had presentations from the Victims' Rights Alliance. I too wish to acknowledge the role played by...

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 25:In page 26, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following:"Restorative justice 25.(1) In respect of any offence or alleged offence, a body or other person shall administer a restorative justice scheme (in this section referred to as a "scheme") only if the requirements of this section are complied with.(2) The offender or alleged offender shall—(a)...

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 27:In page 26, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following:"Amendment of section 4I of Criminal Procedure Act 1967 25.Section 4I of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 is amended—(a) by the substitution of the following subsection for subsection (3):"(3) Subsection (2) is without prejudice to the right of—(a) a parent, relative or friend of the accused or...

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 30:In page 26, to delete lines 26 to 30 and substitute the following:"Amendment of section 6 of Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981 25.Section 6 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981 is amended—(a) by the substitution of the following subsection for subsection (3):"(3) Subsections (1) and (2) are without prejudice to the right of—(a) a parent, relative or friend of...