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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: My question was broader than that. I assume diversity can be a catalyst for bullying. Kids sometimes see differences and may feel threatened by that. What are the other factors in Dr. Mazzone's assessment that give rise to bullying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: What Dr. Mazzone said about families is something which has been repeated to us on previous occasions by individuals before this committee. I wish to ask Professor O'Higgins Norman and Dr. Gorman about the culture of schools. We repeatedly hear from guests who come before the committee about the importance of schools having a strong culture that does not tolerate bullying and that promotes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not know whether Dr. Foody has anything to contribute on that issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am conscious that Dr. Keating mentioned about the research she is going into gender-based bullying. Does she have any view as to whether or not the proliferation of pornography on the internet has had an impact on the attitude that boys have towards women and girls, and whether that has, in any way, contributed to what one may perceive as an increase in gender-based bullying?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (24 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (24 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent engagement with the United States Secretary of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33703/21]

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I commend the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, on bringing forward the Bill. Many individuals thought that by An Garda Síochána exercising its discretion, we could overcome the problems that have been outlined in this legislation. It is preferable, however, to have certainty in the issue. When a publican or a restaurant is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are proposals to set up a portal for video evidence of traffic violations that would be available to gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35154/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 288. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address issues relating to assisted human reproduction (details supplied). [28207/21]

Workplace Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister of State for bringing forward this legislation. We all know the reason we are here is because of the recent Supreme Court decision in the Zalewski case. It was probably one of the most important decisions given by the Supreme Court this century and has resulted in this legislation coming before the House. I am conscious that my colleagues in the House know the facts of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the employees of AIB for attending. I have to ask Dr. Hunt about the point that was raised by Deputy Doherty in respect of the tracker redress scheme. The decision of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, FSPO, required AIB to write down the value of the mortgage by 12% of the balance due when the fixed rate ended, as well as to pay interest charged on the write-down since...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I take it from that that AIB applied it on the basis of simple interest, in communication with the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, which confirmed that simple interest was appropriate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I return to Dr. Hunt on the question of cash-back mortgages. He will be aware that cash-back mortgages are used by some lenders. It appears that the interest rate charged is higher on cash-back mortgages. Let us look at this in terms of the two entities over which Dr. Hunt has some responsibility. In EBS, the lowest three-year fixed rate with cash-back is 2.9%. However, in AIB it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Before Dr. Hunt hands over to Mr. O’Keeffe, I will ask the question more specifically for Mr. O’Keeffe. Why is it that the interest rate charged for cash-back mortgages is significantly higher than mortgages that do not offer cash-back?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I ask Mr. O'Keeffe on that point, does the inclusion of cash-back in these products necessarily mean that the mortgage interest rate is going to be higher than it would be if there were no cash-back?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have a final question for Dr. Hunt. I am conscious that my other colleagues want to get in. Obviously, it is not AIB’s business to try to encourage its competitors. However, it is in the interest of the Oireachtas to try to ensure that the Irish banking sector is more competitive. That is particularly so in recent times, since we have lost Ulster Bank and other financial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Banking Matters: AIB (30 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Dr. Hunt.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the new school building for a school (details supplied) will include ASD classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36646/21]