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Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Ós rud é gurb í seo mo chéad óráid sa Dáil nua, ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an bpobal i gCuan Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas. Is mór an onóir agus an phribhléid í bheith tofa mar Theachta Dála sa Teach seo arís. Tá súil agam go mbeidh mé ag obair go héifeachtach ar son na ndaoine...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (5 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 327. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the section 42 inquiry recommended by the Independent Review Mechanism into complaints made by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2655/20]

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to make a drafting proposal to the Minister. The new subsection (7) of section 40 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 refers to a medical officer of health. This term is not included within the definition section of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 but it is referred to in the definition section of the Health Act 1947. For clarity, the Minister should include it in...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is important to remind Members that since 1947 a Minister for Health has had the power to issue regulations to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It is a power that exists under section 31 of the 1947 Act and it has not been abused since that time in any way. It is important to point out that Covid-19 was included in a regulation made by the Minister in February 2020. It is also...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: The scheme as set out in the statute will operate as a refund scheme. Section 26(5) provides that following the notification by the employer of the payment of the salary to the employee the employer can contact the Revenue Commissioners and seek the subsidy. The only concern I have is that the Revenue, when it was assessing whether to pay the subsidy, will have to ensure that the employer...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: It makes sense to suspend the operation of section 12 of the Redundancy Payments Act 1967. However, the purpose of our amendment is that when one looks at subsection (2), it allows the Minister to extend that suspension period from 31 May onwards. What we are seeking to do with the amendment is to say it can be extended beyond that but it can only be extended for a period of up to three...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes, it is Deputy Willie O'Dea's amendment.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am talking about amendment No. 73. I think the Minister is referring to amendment No. 74.

Covid 19 (Childcare): Statements (6 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I wish to speak on the impact the ongoing lockdown is having on young people and children. All of us recognise that back in March it was absolutely necessary, in order to protect elderly people and the vulnerable, to introduce emergency measures. When we saw what was happening in Spain and Italy, it was imperative that we introduced measures for the purposes of ensuring that our intensive...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will share time equally with Deputies Murnane O'Connor and Brendan Smith. I do not intend to ask the Minister questions and expect an answer, I would prefer if he would listen to the points I make. Much of the time, when questions are asked it is hard to get the answer. If answers are required they can be provided subsequently in writing. I also express my condolences to all the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 21. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the 2020 Defence Forces cadetship competition recently advertised will have the age limit extended beyond 26 years of age. [5483/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the refusal of funding for the planned extension of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4772/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction works will commence on the planned new national school at Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4783/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 342. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Louth Garda division as of 31 December 2018 and 26 February 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4172/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 343. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to each crime task force within the Dublin metropolitan region, DMR, as of 26 February 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4173/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 344. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if funding is available for the purchase of state-of-the art drones for use by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4174/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 345. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he met the United States Secretary of Homeland Security during 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4175/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 346. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unmarked cars and vans attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 31 December 2018 and 26 February 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4176/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 364. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the permitted absences under the residency criterion for an application for a certificate of naturalisation as laid out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (13 May 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: 366. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken by the INIS in view of the decision by the European Court of Justice in relation to a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4505/20]