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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Do you accept that your statement raised suspicions among the public about the relationship between An Garda Síochána and the GSOC without any foundation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: You referred to suspicious activity going to the level of an offence. Has the GSOC requested the assistance of An Garda Síochána in its internal investigation, given that it may lead to criminal prosecutions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: In regard to the devices and the threats, I understand one was a password-protected wireless device which the GSOC bought even though it does not operate a wireless network. What was this device and why was it deemed to be a threat even though it was not connected to a wireless network?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Potentially, any leak could have occurred before the GSOC changed its policy on the use of Wi-Fi equipment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: In regard to the report that was produced by the UK company, you stated that it indicated that such surveillance may have originated with An Garda Síochána and, if so, a member of An Garda Síochána may have committed an offence or behaved in a manner that justified disciplinary proceedings. Did you at any stage think this was a matter that should have been referred to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: You accept the statement by the Minister that there is no evidence to suggest unauthorised surveillance of his offices by An Garda Síochána. How does that tally with a suggestion that the idea of bringing the issue to the Garda was ludicrous?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Do you accept that the fact that you are now introducing the word "definitive" cuts to the heart of the reason we are here? Does the GSOC still suspect that authorised or unauthorised surveillance was conducted on its premises or equipment by members of An Garda Síochána?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Can I take it that there was at no point any surveillance, authorised or otherwise, by An Garda Síochána of the GSOC's premises or equipment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: In regard to the report, the specialist firm indicated that the level of technology involved was only available to Government agencies. How certain is Mr. O'Brien of that statement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Did the GSOC verify that with any other agency?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Was the statement verified by any other agency? Do the witnesses accept that, based on what has happened and the manner in which it was reported, the matter has been an unseemly mess from start to finish in terms of communication and how it was dealt with? Do they think appearing on "Prime Time" in advance of their coming before this committee to answer questions was the most appropriate...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Martin was never wrong, was he?

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Healy does not want to pay for anything.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 97. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if assistance will be offered to call them for an oral hearing as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7047/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (11 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 139. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Wexford in respect of the Revenue Commissioners' CG diesel rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6214/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an additional accommodation application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and when a decision is likely to be made. [6426/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for additional school accommodation in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; when a decision is due to be reached; and the position regarding this Deputy's request for an official from the school buildings unit to visit the school before a decision is reached. [6428/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an additional accommodation application on behalf of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; when a decision is likely to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6745/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (11 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 298. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a location (details supplied) in County Limerick will be included in any humanitarian relief fund made available to flood victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6405/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Eligibility (11 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 301. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is a review currently taking place of State non-contributory pension applicants who have capital; if there is an age limit on the applicants being reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6432/14]