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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I went to a meeting hosted by the local division of An Garda Síochána in my constituency where there was a presentation introducing the CESAR marking procedure and the equipment being employed. I have seen it in operation and I know how it works. Does Mr. Sherlock have an idea of the uptake? Is the ICSA encouraging farmers to use this company and mark and register their property?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That was the message I intended concluding with, but Mr. Sherlock has stolen my lines. It is important. We cannot always be saying that the Garda must do this and that. We all have a part to play, not only in rural areas but throughout the country, if we are to support prevention in the first instance, see a significant reduction in crime at the very least, and be assured that the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Today is international credit union day, as I am sure the Tánaiste is aware. Both the programme for Government and the confidence and supply agreement contain commitments to the credit union movement that have not materialised. As the housing crisis continues, the willingness of the credit union movement to invest in social housing has still not been tapped into. Will the credit union...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 211. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the personalised budgets demonstration projects as announced in July 2018; if there is an application process for the projects under way; if the projects will be rolled out in 2018 as was previously indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42832/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (23 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 237. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if Ireland has submitted its flood management plans in line with the EU Floods Directive, that is, Directive 2007/60/EC; and the details of same with a specific emphasis on whether Ireland has reported on the flood relief management plans as required by the directive. [43747/18]

Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome that this debate has at last come to the floor of the Dáil and I commend my colleague, Deputy Breathnach. While we will not oppose the Bill's passage on Second Stage, there are legitimate concerns about the criminalisation of the end user, just as there have been regarding those found in possession of illegal drugs for personal use. The real criminals here are those who...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 319. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of the new special purpose vehicle referenced recently by the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, in a reply to a Parliamentary Question and committed to in his Department's policy document Rebuilding Ireland published in July 2016; when this special purpose vehicle was established; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to please switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputy Wallace and Deputy Clare Daly. We will go into private session to deal with our private matters this morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this engagement is to meet the new Garda Commissioner, Mr. Drew Harris, to discuss matters related to An Garda Síochána and its future direction. The Commissioner is joined by the deputy commissioner, Mr. John Twomey, who is welcome back, and the chief administrative officer, Mr. Joseph Nugent, who is also welcome. The Commissioner is also joined by Mr. Andrew...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Commissioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To reiterate, I call members as I see them and the thing to do is put one's hand up. The next person I saw with a raised hand was Deputy Jack Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Commissioner, may I make a point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was nothing in a previous contribution that had any overt or even suggested sectarian element to it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In fact, knowing the Deputy, it would be utterly and absolutely anathema to him to be associated with such remarks. In fact, I will affirm that I believe the Commissioner accepted that and took the questions in good stead, and answered accordingly. I thank him for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is okay. We have dealt with the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I beg the Senator's pardon. I thank Deputy Jack Chambers and Commissioner Harris. I call Senator Martin Conway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Senator right? We need to clarify the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Two colleagues and myself have yet to contribute. I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Just one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Always an optimist.