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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: The digital forensics unit is interesting. Is it a unit within the special detective unit, SDU, in the Garda?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It is internal. Does GSOC do its own internal checks for inbound new staff who are being vetted?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: In terms of the vetting process, what is involved in that? Is it a case of getting a simple Garda clearance certificate? Are there more forensic checks in the background in terms of the personnel that are coming in, in light of what was raised by Deputy Devlin?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I want to ask what is, from my perspective, a genuinely interesting question which is worth asking. Those working in GSOC are dealing with critically sensitive information involving a range of issues around enforcement in the Garda. Do the witnesses believe the current system as it stands is fit for purpose? Does it need to be improved, in terms of whether we do background checks on people...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I will return to the original line of questioning. I thank Mr. Whelan for his response and the information he provided. In light of the need for additional resources, has GSOC had a conversation with the Department of Justice?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: When was that business case lodged with the Department?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It was lodged in July last year.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: The business case arrived in the Department in July last year. To deal with further issues relating to the backlog and getting waiting times down to their previous levels, have the witnesses estimates for the number of additional staff that will be required? Is it a case of filling the currently vacancies within the organisation?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It is not palatable for members of the Garda for these backlogs to be as high as they are. Members who are under investigation are put under strain and stress. As I said, it is about differentiating between right and wrong and I accept the need for the work GSOC does. However, when a considerable number of gardaí are leaving the force, for financial and other reasons, delays should be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (7 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a school (details supplied) that is seeking additional school accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5114/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 385. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their ACRES payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5027/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the potential inclusion of golf within the physical education curriculum specification, striking/fielding games category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6405/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I ask the Minister for Education if a report will be given on the potential inclusion of golf in the curriculum for physical education, PE, specifically in the striking and fielding games territory, and if a statement will be provided to the Dáil on this matter. We have seen in recent years the success of Irish golfers, both North and South, and the Ryder Cup is coming to the country in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It is positive to hear that the Department is aware of the positive initiatives that could be enabled by working on this. The statistics do not tell a lie. Approximately a quarter of a million people come to Ireland from all over the world to play golf on our courses. That represents a huge opportunity to allow our young people to get skilled up in this area from an educational...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Physical Education (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for his interest. I recognise the assistance he is providing through the sports capital programme. That has been very beneficial locally and nationally, especially in situations where schools work closely with community sports clubs. The Minister of State referenced Youghal; I am delighted to hear that, as always. Fantastic work has been done in that town...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on an Irish citizen with an expired Australian driving licence for trucks seeking assistance to change the licence back to an Irish driving licence; if the driver can renew the licence in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6151/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 508. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address and clarify the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied). [6456/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 580. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns relating to the delay in dental treatment of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6275/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the large scale sport infrastructure fund; the qualifying criteria for the scheme; the timeline of the next round for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7035/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: 18. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the release of the Sports Capital Grants; the number of applications from County Cork; the amount sports clubs and organisations have applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7034/24]