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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the presentation it was mentioned that it may impact on the independence of the Judiciary. Is that because of Article 24, which mentions that they will have to have certain expertise in respective areas? I may be wrong, but I am just wondering.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Can I ask just one quick question on the answer given to Deputy Brophy? If this directive is introduced and transposed into Irish law, is Ms O'Higgins saying then that that will diminish the protections that Irish people have under the legislation on examinership or under the legislation on personal insolvency?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 Feb 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The directive sets out the minimum requirements that we must transpose into Irish law. If we go beyond that as we have done already in the legislation on examinership and personal insolvency, why would that undermine the directive?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Eligibility (1 Feb 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 159. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the basis for the increase in the amount required by applicants to avail of the immigrant investor programme and which increase was announced on 20 December 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4817/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the Garda Reserve for 2017; when the recruitment drive for 300 new reserves will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3837/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which she received the report from a person (details supplied) into allegations of Garda attempts to discredit a whistleblower; and when she will publish the report. [3851/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated to the constituency of Dublin Bay South in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4400/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding which was allocated to the constituency of Dublin Bay South for tourism and hospitality skills training in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4401/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the agency or body which has overall responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Grades Review (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 372. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the proposed amalgamation by his Department of the staff officer and executive officer grades within the Civil Service did not take place on 2 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3980/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 519. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration can be given for the recruitment of a full-time co-ordinator of the South Inner City Drugs & Alcohol Task Force following the retirement of the office holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3974/17]

Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not know if the Ceann Comhairle makes awards to Deputies for hard work and working long hours, but if he does, I would like to nominate Deputy Jonathan O'Brien and myself as we started our public duties in Leinster House at 9 a.m. at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality and are still going some 13 hours later. He may consider that nomination.

Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Actually, sometimes it was. I welcome the legislation. When I saw it, I was not aware that this type of offence had not already been criminalised. One would have thought information systems which played such an important part in business and ordinary personal life would be protected from attack, but that does not appear to be the case. I understand the Bill seeks to transpose into...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation into the Stardust Tragedy: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Stardust fire was one of the most significant events in the history of our capital city. It was the worst tragedy to befall our capital city in the 20th century, exceeding even the Dublin bombings which took place in the 1970s. It is an event which has had enduring consequences. On a national level, after the fire took place, it had the consequence of striking fear into the hearts and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to address the committee on four areas. My opening statement will not be as lengthy as that made by the Tánaiste but I do want to give the committee an overview of the four areas I would like to speak to it about, following which I will be happy to take questions. First, I will speak about how the system currently operates; second, why the system needs to be changed; third, my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to respond to the points made. In dealing with the Tánaiste's comments, I will not repeat points that I made earlier. I will respond to the three points made by Deputy Jonathan O'Brien. His first point was about having diversity in the Tánaiste's general scheme of the Bill. Section 15(4)(a) of my Bill states that the Commission must take into account "promoting gender...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 103. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to having trains policed by a dedicated police unit in an effort to deter anti-social behaviour for commuters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3406/17]

Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Fianna Fáil supported the Bill in its passage through the Seanad and will also support it in this House. When dealing with criminal justice legislation, we tend to concentrate on the offences outlined in the Bill in question. Our laws are full of detailed definitions of serious and less serious criminal offences. For example,...

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Security (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Tánaiste for her reply. I welcome the fact that she recognises that this is a matter of the utmost seriousness. I hope the review being conducted will be thorough and not limited to Dublin Airport. I hope it will consider all our airports and other ports. I note the Tánaiste's statement that it is the view of An Garda Síochána that the allegations regarding...

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Security (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We learned yesterday that a number of arrests were made at Dublin Airport at the weekend in respect of an alleged illegal immigrant smuggling network that may have been operating in the airport for a considerable period. I commend the Garda National Immigration Bureau and other individuals in Dublin Airport who carry out work on behalf of the State on an ongoing basis in respect of our...