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- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is prohibited to interfere with the evidence which a witness gives before a tribunal or for me, as Minister for Justice and Equality, to get involved in any way with something like that. When my Department was represented at the O'Higgins commission it would have been wholly inappropriate for me to try to influence or change the legal approach of a witness to a tribunal.
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The chain appears to be that the Chief State Solicitor had some contact with the Office of the Attorney General, a senior official from the Office of the Attorney General made a phone call to a senior official in the Department of Justice and Equality, the senior official in the Department of Justice and Equality summarised the call, and that was the email which was sent to me and a number of...
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: It was written by the official in the Department of Justice and Equality and it was sent to my parliamentary secretary.
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I want to correct something, it was an email sent to my private secretary who forwarded the correspondence to me.
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: No, it was departmental. Sorry, the Deputy's question was -----
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Yes, I will clarify that. When I was reminded of it last week, what struck me about it, and as I have already explained to Deputy Murphy, was that it was a matter that was currently underway before the commission of investigation. It was letting me know that an allegation had been made against Sergeant McCabe. Since reading the email again the other day, it says that I have no function...
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I do not agree with the Deputy. I outlined in my opening statement the various actions that I took. I also spoke of the continuous discussions I had with An Garda Síochána and the priority I gave to ensuring that whistleblowers-----
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: In every discussion I ever had within the Department of Justice and Equality and with members of An Garda Síochána, I was always intent to ensure that whistleblowers were being dealt with properly.
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: Let me just say, Deputy Shortall, that the commission of investigation is doing its work.
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: When the O'Higgins report came out-----
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: -----I addressed many of these issues in the House and followed up the recommendations and the O'Higgins commission as well.
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I repeat that what the Taoiseach put on the record of the House the other day in relation to the fact that I had neither hand, act or part in the legal strategy of the Garda Commissioner is absolutely accurate. When I spoke to the Taoiseach about the other information, I became aware of that one year later, the same as everyone else, when it was put in the public domain. That is what I was...
- Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The email said that I did not have any function in relation to this. What possible advantage would it be to me if I had remembered that email to say to the Taoiseach that I did not? There would be absolutely no possible advantage. Clearly, it was there in the files, as has emerged. The other question I wish to pose is why would I set up a commission of investigation and then...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: On the 20th June, the Taoiseach re-appointed Mr. John Halligan T.D. as a Minister of State with responsibility for certain policy areas under the remit of my Department. On 26th July, the Government made orders for the delegation of Ministerial functions to Minister Halligan at my request. Minister Halligan has been delegated responsibility for Innovation,...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Treaties (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances was adopted by the Diplomatic Conference on the Protection of Audiovisual Performances, which took place in Beijing from June 20 to 26, 2012. The objective of the Treaty is to establish rules ensuring the adequate protection and remuneration of actors and allowing their performances...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: I wish to underline the Government's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of a stronger Euro are passed on to Irish consumers. My Department has engaged with the retail sector on this issue through the Retail Consultation Forum, which I now Chair. Specifically, it was raised and discussed at a meeting of the Retail Consultation Forum on 21 November 2016. In response, retailers...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister Coveney has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies. Work at Cabinet level is being prepared through...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Training (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: My Department places a high priority on the development of staff to ensure that they are provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the work of the Department. Investing in our staff ensures we further enhance individual and collective capacity, improve organisational performance and enable a high performing and agile workforce. The Learning and Development Unit is...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Functions (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: From time to time responsibilities transfer between Departments in order to better align functions and policy. In moving the employment rights and minimum wage agendas to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), we are effectively aligning employee based rights with the welfare to work agenda, focusing on ensuring that our policies encourage people into the...
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister Coveney has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies. Work at Cabinet level is being prepared through...