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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Has the board had to turn away many applicants in recent times for civil legal aid?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. O'Leary mentioned that in the Abhaile scheme the board played an important role. Has he noticed an increase in the number of people seeking support under the civil legal aid scheme because of the financial crisis we have gone through?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. O'Leary think members of the public are sufficiently aware of the important role played and service provided by the Civil Legal Aid Board if they get into financial difficulties with financial institutions and are brought to court?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Mr. O'Leary.

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Security (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We learned yesterday that a number of arrests were made at Dublin Airport at the weekend in respect of an alleged illegal immigrant smuggling network that may have been operating in the airport for a considerable period. I commend the Garda National Immigration Bureau and other individuals in Dublin Airport who carry out work on behalf of the State on an ongoing basis in respect of our...

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Security (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Tánaiste for her reply. I welcome the fact that she recognises that this is a matter of the utmost seriousness. I hope the review being conducted will be thorough and not limited to Dublin Airport. I hope it will consider all our airports and other ports. I note the Tánaiste's statement that it is the view of An Garda Síochána that the allegations regarding...

Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Fianna Fáil supported the Bill in its passage through the Seanad and will also support it in this House. When dealing with criminal justice legislation, we tend to concentrate on the offences outlined in the Bill in question. Our laws are full of detailed definitions of serious and less serious criminal offences. For example,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 107. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status and timeframe for the gambling control Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2817/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 110. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the processing of de facto visas may take up to six months whereas applications for other visas, such as employment visas, can often be processed within three weeks, with appeals for de facto visas taking approximately six months to process; the reason applications for de facto visa cannot be started from abroad before coming here;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if children with SNAs in a school (details supplied) are given their allocated time; the reason some children are not receiving the time with SNAs that they are allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3157/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Goods Regulation (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 413. To ask the Minister for Health if the range of low-protein products available through the long-term illness scheme has been kept up to date; if the low-protein products required for persons suffering from Phenylketonuria is provided for under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2632/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (24 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 415. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the steps that have been taken to put in place a successor to the national rare disease plan 2014-18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2634/17]

Establishment of Commission of Investigation into the Stardust Tragedy: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Stardust fire was one of the most significant events in the history of our capital city. It was the worst tragedy to befall our capital city in the 20th century, exceeding even the Dublin bombings which took place in the 1970s. It is an event which has had enduring consequences. On a national level, after the fire took place, it had the consequence of striking fear into the hearts and...

Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not know if the Ceann Comhairle makes awards to Deputies for hard work and working long hours, but if he does, I would like to nominate Deputy Jonathan O'Brien and myself as we started our public duties in Leinster House at 9 a.m. at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality and are still going some 13 hours later. He may consider that nomination.

Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Actually, sometimes it was. I welcome the legislation. When I saw it, I was not aware that this type of offence had not already been criminalised. One would have thought information systems which played such an important part in business and ordinary personal life would be protected from attack, but that does not appear to be the case. I understand the Bill seeks to transpose into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 103. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to having trains policed by a dedicated police unit in an effort to deter anti-social behaviour for commuters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3406/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to address the committee on four areas. My opening statement will not be as lengthy as that made by the Tánaiste but I do want to give the committee an overview of the four areas I would like to speak to it about, following which I will be happy to take questions. First, I will speak about how the system currently operates; second, why the system needs to be changed; third, my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to respond to the points made. In dealing with the Tánaiste's comments, I will not repeat points that I made earlier. I will respond to the three points made by Deputy Jonathan O'Brien. His first point was about having diversity in the Tánaiste's general scheme of the Bill. Section 15(4)(a) of my Bill states that the Commission must take into account "promoting gender...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the Garda Reserve for 2017; when the recruitment drive for 300 new reserves will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3837/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (31 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which she received the report from a person (details supplied) into allegations of Garda attempts to discredit a whistleblower; and when she will publish the report. [3851/17]