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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Finally, I suppose the reason we are here is to think about regulation. I presume Dr. Fulton believes regulation is essential to deal with the problem that those she interviewed faced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: What specifically do they want? Presumably, they recognise there is a personal responsibility and no matter what the Oireachtas does, we will never ban gambling completely. What type of statutory measures do they want in place that they believe would be of benefit to their addiction?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Dr. Fulton.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I wish to raise an important issue arising from the lack of classes for children with autism disorder in the Dublin 6 and Dublin 6W region. All Deputies will be aware that it is extremely demanding to be the parent of a child with autism. It can be very stressful. This becomes particularly acute when the child reaches the age at which he or she must attend national school. We know from...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is cruel that we force the parents of children with autism to campaign and canvass politicians to have their children educated in their local school. We all desire for children to be educated locally but the stress of having a child with autism who cannot be educated locally is severe. The child must be taken out of the catchment area and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Courts (18 Apr 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to implement proposals for a community court in Dublin; the status of a proposed pilot project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18361/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Levy (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 231. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in respect of the civil and public service levy; when civil servants can expect to have their PSPR reduced in their pensions as agreed; when the arrears from 1 January 2019 will be paid to retired civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19110/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 456. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners that have been questioned and charged by An Garda Síochána for possession of contraband within the prison estate throughout 2018 and the first quarter of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18628/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 479. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to put forward legislation to address gambling addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 484. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to publish a report into allegations of covert surveillance in prisons completed by the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19016/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 489. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a new licence to facilitate venues primarily devoted to music to operate outside of the current licensing Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19132/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 490. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to delegating two local authorities the entitlement to grant a new form of music licence to facilitate venues primarily devoted to music to operate outside of the current licensing Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19133/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 491. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review will be initiated of the licensing Acts to enable venues that are predominantly committed to the enjoyment of music to operate outside the current licensing Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19134/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 492. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to granting venues devoted predominantly to the enjoyment of music their own specific licences in order that they are not exposed to the large costs of current licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19135/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 498. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vulnerability assessments that have been identified as being necessary for applicants seeking asylum; the number carried out in 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19242/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 499. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in providing ministerial decision letters for applicants seeking asylum in circumstances in which the IPO has made recommendations to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19243/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 500. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants granted status to remain here who continue to be kept in direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19244/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 503. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of van-mounted speed cameras in operation by An Garda Síochána; the number of vehicles decommissioned; the number of new vehicles in place per fleet in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19282/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 504. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional training resources for existing members of An Garda Síochána put in place since the recommencement of Garda training at Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19283/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the introduction of a human resource strategy for An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19284/19]