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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role of private security companies in policing within the transport infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27641/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. I first want to question the role of the Attorney General in all this. We are mainly trying to get to a situation whereby the Government of the day will, at least, have less influence in setting forward which people would potentially be selected to go on to the Judiciary. However, the Attorney General would very much be the Government of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: Is there also a requirement for training in respect of all that? Does Mr. Condon feel that additional training modules should be put in place for the Judiciary, particularly when people are seeking advancement or promotion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: Yes; that is fine for now. I thank the Chairman very much.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: We all understand what the Bill is supposed to be trying to do, which is to bring together and consolidate into one Act various pieces of legislation on maritime law. The truth is that for most people, living on an island is something they very seldom think about or have any knowledge of. However, it is something that can have severe repercussions for us as an island nation if we do not get...

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: We are all very conscious of the mental health services and the poor provision in place before Covid even came along. Very many people were struggling to get assessments and services and to have a sense of continuance and a sense that services was going to be there for them in the future. That is a legacy the Minister of State has inherited. I know she is doing her best to try to cope with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Haughton scoping exercise regarding the circumstances of the killing of a person (details supplied) in view of her commitment to publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27644/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: Shane O'Farrell was from County Monaghan in the Minister's constituency. In August 2011, he was struck and killed by a car driven by a man who was unlawfully at large. Both Houses of the Oireachtas passed motions calling for a full public inquiry into the circumstances of his death. In February 2019, the then Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, announced that there would be...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister. The question to be answered here is how long is "shortly". The family have been waiting for more than a year. We expected that the report would be completed in May of last year, but we are now past May 2021. The scoping exercise will decide whether there needs to be a further inquiry. The Houses of the Oireachtas democratically voted on that. On the O'Farrell...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: It is welcome that the Minister has engaged with Mr. Haughton and that progress has been made, if progress is indeed being made. We need a set timescale now. We need to know exactly when the scoping exercise will be complete. I appeal to the Minister. In the coming weeks, she needs to put pressure on Mr. Haughton to get this completed. She needs to contact the family and ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the staffing levels of the An Garda Síochána anti-cybercrime unit; the exact role of the unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27640/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: 154. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will clarify the role of An Garda Síochána in the security of passengers using public transport in view of recent attacks on citizens within the transport system; her plans to seek an extension of that role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27641/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (3 Jun 2021)

Martin Kenny: 156. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fear and frustration in communities which are victims of antisocial and criminal behaviour in cities here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27642/21]

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: As Deputy Cullinane said, the Bill is basically an extension of what we have had up to now. Deputies on all sides understand that measures have to be in place to ensure people comply with the regulations, which are about keeping communities and people safe. We all endeavour to do everything we can to encourage and work with people and make sure there is compliance with these measures to...

Independent Beef Regulator: Motion [Private Members] (26 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: I commend Deputy Carol Nolan and the Rural Independent Group for bringing forward the debate. Since I was elected in 2016, I have been involved in discussions around the whole issue of beef farming, the beef sector and the suckler sector, which are at the core of Irish farming and the family farm. All of us know the food we produce in Ireland is of world-class standard, from the family farm...

Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: I support the intention of the amendment. The idea that secure creditors can block a deal from proceeding is an issue that needs to be dealt with, and I would be interested to hear what the Minister of State has to say about it. If there is an alternative way of dealing with it, that is absolutely fine. I appreciate that what Deputy Fitzpatrick has tabled tries to ensure the best interests...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: We welcome this long-awaited legislation. As colleagues have stated, the IFA, other farming organisations and business organisations have been campaigning for changes to the nursing home support scheme for many years. Their campaign pointed out that people who had built up assets from nothing over a lifetime are having those assets held against them when they try to get care in their old...

Water and Wastewater Treatment Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: We support this motion. It is an important issue for most of us who live in rural Ireland and we understand the importance of having infrastructure in place. The particular change happened when Irish Water came onto the scene. Towns and small villages that had group water schemes in place for many years suddenly found there was a change in policy and attitude towards what was being done....

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: I thank Ministers for taking these questions this evening and commend the many people who are working so hard to try to resolve this issue. I extend our solidarity to the many people throughout the health service who are suffering as a consequence of it. I will ask several questions and then allow a couple of minutes for some replies. The Minister said that clearing out the systems and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (18 May 2021)

Martin Kenny: 182. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if any transport operators, bus and travel companies availed of the SBCI working capital scheme in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26449/21]