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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I understand that but I turn to another side of this, which is the issue of people's trust in An Garda Síochána and trust that they will get a response when they look for one. I think of the incidents of assault we have seen recently. I am conscious of the case of Alanna Quinn Idris in Ballyfermot, which was probably one of the most extreme cases we have seen recently. There have...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I understand that, and there is general confidence that people will get a response in time, but that is shaken when incidents such as I have described happen. I am also aware that there has been an increase in muggings, particularly in the city centre after dark. A great many people out there, particularly women going home from work on these dark evenings, are very fearful and frightened...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I accept that much is being done, but the issue is that people's experience when an incident happens can often be quite negative and they do not feel that there is fast enough a response. They do not feel that the protection is there in their community for them. Going back to examples in rural Ireland, I have had cases in which people have told me they have rung the Garda where they have...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I was recently contacted by a man in my constituency who is in his early 50s and who, unfortunately, received a cancer diagnosis about eight months ago, fortunately within the early stages of the disease. Because of that, and because of his income of just under €50,000 a year, he cannot get a medical card. He has commitments, he has to pay down a mortgage and he has other loans and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: It is the cost.

National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: As my colleague just stated, it is always welcome when there is any scheme put into place that will improve the situation for people out there. It is very welcome that there is a scheme. It is making an effort. All of us recognise, however, that when we have a scheme such as this, there is an opportunity to try to get the most in need dealt with first. This is the criticism all of us have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I thank the witnesses today for all their submissions. First, I know Fórsa's primary issue is around the change of the status of civilian staff working in Garda stations throughout the country and what that will do. I thank Fórsa very much. We met a couple of months ago with regard to this issue. We recognise it is a serious problem that really changes the status of so many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: In light of the 999 call situation and the numerous other situations that have arisen, there are serious concerns. To brush them aside is not appropriate. We have a lot of work to do here together. On behalf of the members of An Garda Síochána, at all ranks, we have to ensure we do the best for them as well. I believe, and I think it is the general consensus of the public, that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: Briefly, on the point regarding the delay and the time it takes to complete a GSOC investigation, my understanding is that in most cases GSOC will second somebody from An Garda Síochána from a different division or district to assist with an investigation. I get the impression, and I think this would be shared by most public representatives who would engage in this respect at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: No. I would just make those points.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I want to raise the issue of the National Driver Licence Service. In Carrick-on-Shannon, I have been contacted by people who are trying to renew their driving licences but who cannot get into the office; the place is closed. They have to ring. A woman I spoke to yesterday said she was three quarters of an hour on the phone waiting to get an answer. She cannot get through to anyone. They...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 102. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for when the Garda Reserve will reopen for recruitment of new volunteer members given recruitment is currently under way in all statutory and non-statutory voluntary emergency services with the exception of the Garda Reserve. [8795/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 103. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the high-level mental health task force responsible for implementing a plan related to mental health or dual diagnosis challenges of those engaged with the Courts Service. [8796/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she plans to review or reform the current bail system in the State particularly in cases of gender-based, domestic or intimate partner abuse. [8563/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (22 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 421. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will provide funding for a bus shelter outside a school (details supplied) to meet the needs of students with disabilities who attend the school by bus given that it takes some time to embark and disembark the bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9074/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 757. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in podiatry services in local HSE acute and community services in CHO1; when these vacancies will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9395/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 758. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the plans to improve podiatry services for persons with diabetes in the CHO1 area and throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9396/22]

Supplementary Budget for Rural Communities and Farmers: Motion [Private Members] (23 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I am glad to speak on this motion. The issues in rural Ireland are across all of our society but are particularly acute where people live in isolated areas and where they do not have the options they may have in other places. I note that when the Government brought in the relief for people in the form of the cost of living package, it talked a great deal about putting in place a measure to...

Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland and Reports of Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: Ms Marie Anderson said she is deeply concerned about the scale of the findings identified in her lengthy and complex investigation. She refers to "The continued, unjustifiable use by Special Branch of informant(s) involved in serious criminality, including murder and the passive 'turning a blind eye' to such activities." It was February 1992 when the Sean Graham bookmaker's shop was...

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador. The situation developing in Ukraine is very troubling and worrying for people everywhere. Certainly here in Ireland, we have had our share of conflict and violence not just for decades but for centuries. All of that comes from the notion of imperial power and what that has done. We remember 1917, the Russian Revolution and the fall of an empire at that...