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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: That may be the case, but it concerns maintenance figures. Where are the figures for hours? I have seen some data about the hours the helicopters are deployed. There is no doubt there has been a reduction in the number of hours the helicopters are deployed. Perhaps the Minister can examine the area and discuss it with the Commissioner and the unit. It may be that, for operational...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Through the Chair, I have a broad question which I think fits under this subhead. As the Minister knows, our committee worked very hard on putting forward proposals for penal reform, about which we are very proud. We made five key recommendations. The Chairman launched our report and the launch was very well attended. If those recommendations were implemented, particularly with regard to...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There is a programme of courthouse rebuilding and it is the Minister's intention to separate family law cases from civil law cases in the courts. People accompanied by children find themselves in a very stressful situation when preparing for family law courts. The courthouse is like a cattle mart with different types of cases waiting to be heard and the people in civil law cases and others...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: On the same theme, I would be remiss in not raising the conditions in Letterkenny courthouse, County Donegal. It is a pity because visually, it is a fine, great-looking building on the outside but it simply is not fit for purpose. I have seen myself how it presents like a cattle mart. There are no consultation rooms available for solicitors, barristers and their clients, prisoners are...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I wish to raise the issue of the direct provision centres. When will a point be reached when Members deal with this issue? There are considerable human rights concerns in this regard. A debate on the issue took place recently on "Prime Time" and it clearly is not acceptable as an accommodation option into the future. On the departure of the former Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, it was notable...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It was a comprehensive response. We just need-----

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: With regard to the Criminal Assets Bureau, I attempted to introduce legislation on a number of occasions but it was ruled out of order because of a potential cost to the Exchequer. Where moneys are seized in a certain region or city from criminals, they should be ring-fenced for the affected communities, community or voluntary councils or front-line groups, which groups might be dealing with...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have a query similar to that of Deputy Collins. Has the Minister examined the powers of the ombudsman in the North? The Minister suggested a garda with a serious concern, rather than a minor issue, might be able to go directly to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission rather than the confidential recipient. The current matter which the Minister is referring to the Garda...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: If resources are required for those in GSOC to fulfil their responsibilities, they will be provided. They will not be short of resources. Is that the case?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Can the Minister explain what appears to be a discrepancy under Traveller initiatives between €405,000 in 2013 and €305,000 in 2014, although there is an outturn of €99 million?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Where does the figure of €405,000 come from, which goes down to €305,000?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Can the Minister give me a note on how that happened?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: PDFORRA has raised concerns-----

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Apologies. My question relates to subhead A3.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Thank you, Chairman. At its conference this year, PDFORRA expressed concerns regarding the numbers of Defence Forces personnel who are in receipt of family income supplement. This raises questions about pay levels within the force. Will the Minister comment on that?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A number of members had the honour of visiting Baldonnel and, in that context, I repeat what I said earlier about the professionalism of Air Corps staff. It makes one very proud when one sees the calibre of people who are representing the country at that level. It is understandable that the Air Corps regularly submits requests for upgrades, new planes and to have older aircraft replaced....

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There seems to be a significant reduction of 20% in the budgetary allocation under this subhead. My question on the aircraft was not answered. Is there a timeframe involved whereby following a period of 20 years an aircraft would need to be replaced?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Department of Defence (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I do have a strong view on this but I was asked this question and I will put it to the Minister. I admire Samuel Beckett as much as the next person but why has there been a move from the tradition of naming vessels after Irish female names?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (4 Feb 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the arrangements for submarines from other states entering Irish water; the notification and monitoring required; the way any potential safety threat to Irish fishing vessels is prevented; and if nuclear submarines are permitted to enter Irish waters. [4898/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (4 Feb 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 557. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider changes to the herring quota in area 6A to allow inshore fishermen to carry their tonnage quota onto the next month if weather conditions prevent them from fishing on a given month. [4887/14]