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Departmental Expenditure (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: I put the question down in light of remarks the Minister made publicly last week, and we dealt with the issue this morning. However, I am anxious to ensure that the allocation approved by the committee this morning will cover the exact cost of the visits. The Minister referred to Garda efficiencies. What are those efficiencies? Do they include a cutback in policing programmes? I realise...

Departmental Expenditure (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Garda Commissioner appeared before the committee this morning and we all took the opportunity to pay tribute to the Garda. Will the Minister confirm that the €36 million cost of the two visits, and everybody agrees on the benefits of those visits, has been provided in full to the Garda and that no other Garda programme has been affected by that cost?

Garda Stations (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the names of each garda station that will close or will have its opening hours restricted during the years 2012, 2013 or 2014 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38145/11]

Garda Stations (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: We knew the Minster had the report as the Commissioner was with us this morning. The one thing he did say is that there are not 240 stations recommended. Can the Minister give us the overall amount? Many local communities have the information. They seem to know that their station is on the list, for whatever reason. There is much genuine concern within rural communities, although the...

Garda Stations (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: I welcome the fact that the Minister has confirmed the Cabinet will make the decision on the report. Given that it is a Cabinet decision, perhaps it is time we looked at this across all Departments. There are public buildings in every part of the country and every Department jealously protects those public buildings. This issue came up this morning at the committee. Why do we not look at...

Cross-Border Projects (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his response to the view of the Garda Commissioner and the Chief Constable of the PSNI, that the threat of dissident republican activity was severe; the steps he is taking to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38011/11]

Cross-Border Projects (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for his response. I agree with the phrases he used. The matter came up in the context of reports from the meeting of the Chief Constable and the Commissioner last Friday. Are other agencies and Ministers involved in working with the Minister, such as the Revenue Commissioners or customs? Do they have the similar strength of relationship the two police forces clearly...

Cross-Border Projects (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: In terms of future policy development, would the Minister consider a cross-Border version of the CAB? He is putting a lot of work into establishing it on a European wide basis. It strikes me that some of the individuals involved in crime need such attention. Perhaps under the auspices of the Good Friday Agreement we would be able to come up with some sort of body that would have CAB-style...

Departmental Funding (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality visited St. Patrick's Institution and Mountjoy Prison at the end of October. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the governor of Mountjoy, Mr. Edward Whelan, and his staff for the transformation they have overseen in recent years. I am pleased this work will continue. However, there is a missed opportunity in the postponement...

Departmental Funding (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Most of us are still thinking about 2012, never mind 2013. What the governor, Mr. Whelan, has done in Mountjoy shows what can be achieved with a modest expenditure, particularly in terms of simple measures relating to drugs and so on. The Minister mentioned in his reply that information technology upgrades will be necessary in order to implement the provisions of the Fines Act. When we were...

Judicial Appointments (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: I preface my remarks by saying that we are very fortunate in our Judiciary whose members are independent minded and independent in spirit. As I said on Tuesday evening when speaking on the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill, the Judiciary provides the checks and balances which both this House and any Government needs. However, there is undoubtedly a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding his negotiations with the Department of Justice and Equality concerning the overspend on Garda security for the visits of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK and President Obama of the USA; if he is in receipt of all requested documentation from the Department of Justice and Equality; when he expects to make a...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the Labour Court judgment LCR19293; the reason she is refusing to provide funding to assist the implementation of this finding; her further views on whether such refusal is an undermining of the Labour Court by her which sends the wrong signal to other employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38195/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the Labour Court judgment LCR19293; the steps she is taking to implement this judgement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38196/11]

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Tá siad scriosta.

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Tá siad scriosta.

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: The Taoiseach threw him across the road.

Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: It is Jack O'Connor's way.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when single farm payment and area-based payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [38810/11]

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Dara Calleary: Why did the Government not admit to this during the general election?