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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. Fitzgerald consider that a statutory provision is required obliging the Garda to inform the commission automatically of such cases?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The last time the witnesses were here, there was an issue about the commission's business plan being implemented and resources not being given. In fairness to the Minister, he stepped up to the plate and delivered in that regard. How many staff now work in the protected disclosures unit?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: That is a good idea.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (14 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the passing of this important Bill and I commend the Social Democrats on bringing it forward two years ago. I acknowledge, as Deputy Shortall has fairly done, the role played by Senator Ardagh of Fianna Fáíl, along with other Senators, in pushing it through the Seanad. I also commend the Government, and the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, on the work that has been...

Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Second Stage (14 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Fianna Fáil will support this important legislation. I agree with Deputy Niamh Smyth who noted that we introduced equal pay legislation 40 years ago. That seminal legislation had an impact. Unfortunately, however, we still do not have gender pay equality. It is wholly unacceptable that a woman would not be paid the same as a man for doing the same job simply because she is a woman....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (14 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 226. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to speed up the process of delays being experienced by persons being vetted by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20657/19]

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The first grouping contains 13 amendments, all of which I will support because they are sensible. Their purpose is to recognise the role of GSOC in investigations it conducts. It is important there is specific recognition within the coroner legislation to recognise the role played by GSOC. Some of the amendments are significant in their power, such as amendment No. 17, which seeks to amend...

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I also acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of the families of women who died as a result of maternal deaths. Deputy Clare Daly is correct in stating that when people with such a legitimate cause canvass and encourage their Legislature to change the law that has a powerful impact, as can be seen in respect of this legislation. I support the amendments proposed by the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that the text in question is not necessary.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that the amendment brings a greater level of clarity to the section.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that the amendment is necessary to clear up a mistake in the original draft of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The amendments make sense and I will support them.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: No. They are appropriate technical amendments.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he has taken to provide additional supports to An Garda Síochána to address a number of recent thefts of automated teller machines, ATMs; if tracking devices are being considered for installation in ATMs to address the issue; if additional Garda resources have been deployed to areas likely to be targeted;...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: This question relates to the recent thefts of ATMs. As the Minister is aware, there has been a series of such thefts in recent months, particularly in the Border counties and in the neighbouring jurisdiction of Northern Ireland. What steps does the Government believe it can take to prevent these thefts? In that context, I refer to the provision of additional resources or engagement with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister. These are very serious and organised crimes. It is apparent to anyone who has looked at them that a pattern is emerging. They are crimes which have been taking place in the Border counties and in Northern Ireland. We need to ensure that there is cross-jurisdictional co-operation between An Garda Síochána and the PSNI.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister also needs to consider resourcing An Garda Síochána in respect of this. Serious criminals are carrying out these crimes. We do not know whether they are armed but it would not surprise me if they are when they commit these offences. We know that in the northern region there is an armed support unit split between Louth and Donegal. The Minister needs to give serious...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in tackling an ongoing feud in Drogheda, County Louth; if he is satisfied that An Garda Síochána has sufficient resources to tackle the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21173/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to ask about the dangerous feud in Drogheda that has been ongoing on for the best part of a year. I am concerned, and I know the people of Drogheda are concerned, that insufficient resources were put into policing in Drogheda and that this has allowed this dangerous feud to escalate. I want to know from the Minister what additional resources have been supplied to date by the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since last summer, there have been 74 connected incidents relating to this feud. This is not something that has recently become known to the public at large. In fact, representatives in Drogheda, Anthony Moore and James Byrne, were in touch with me repeatedly from last summer informing me about the extent of the problem with this feud but, more importantly, also about the lack of Garda...