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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Can we have the agreement in writing?

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Hear, hear.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is 17 people.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I listened to the Minister and to the Sinn Féin representative speak on my amendment No. 6. but I have not heard any valid explanation of their contention that it is inappropriate. I would like to speak to the amendment again and remind Members of its contents. Unlike the Government, I do not think there should be 17 people on the commission. We must remember that the function of this...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have no problem with that.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I did not say that.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Ó Snodaigh gave the impression that I wanted to have no lay involvement on this body. That is not correct.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The amendment I tabled proposes a body of 11 people and four would be lay people. It is invaluable to have lay representation on a body such as this. I said previously that the importance of having lay people on regulatory bodies is different from this situation. The reason a majority of lay people is needed on regulatory bodies is to inspire public confidence because the public does not...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: It would be a nonsense. It would be laughed at. We should not just reject expertise because that has been put in the Minister's mind by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. It is a nonsense proposal and I ask people to support my amendment. It provides four lay people, two members of the legal profession and five judges. The judges play a role equivalent to being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 261. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the length of delays in the processing of applications for visitor visas from India to Ireland; the reason for these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22275/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda strength by reference to division and rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22487/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 17 April 2017, when the relevant reports will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22497/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (22 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 298. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the delay in the publication of the report on investigative failures leading to the collapse of a trial (details supplied); when it is expected the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22538/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 28. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if reports from an organisation (details supplied) that up to 50% of front-line gardaí cannot participate in high-speed chases or use sirens due to the fact they do not have basic training will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Many members of the public may not be aware of the fact that in order for members of An Garda Síochána to engage in high-speed chases in Garda vehicles and to use flashing blue lights, they are required to have competency based driving, CBD, level 2 training. According to recent reports from the Garda Representative Association, up to 50% of members of An Garda Síochána...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I am fully aware that the Garda Commissioner has statutory responsibility for Garda training, the Minister has political responsibility for An Garda Síochána. As such, I cannot directly question the Garda Commissioner but I can directly question the Minister on behalf of members of the public, which is what I am doing. It is important to note concerns raised by the Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I appreciate the Minister's response, he has not answered my simple question. Is the statement by the Garda Representative Association that up to 50% of members of An Garda Síochána do not have the training qualification that would enable them to engage in high-speed chases correct? I and other Deputies have asked this question of the Department numerous times but for some...

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his Department’s plans to deal with the high rate of recidivism among burglars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22646/18]

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister will be aware that burglary and aggravated burglary are two of the most serious offences on our Statute Book. The figures also realise that when a burglary is committed and an individual is convicted of the offence, there is high likelihood that the same individual will come back again and commit further burglary offences. The recidivism rate for burglary is much higher than...

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister. I am glad that the Minister mentioned the Irish Prison Service. Data from the Irish Prison Service shows that recidivism rates in respect of burglary and related offences is at 79.5%. This is the highest rate for any offence and it is considerably above the overall rate for recidivism of 62%. I also raise this question in the context of the recent comments by...