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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: 58. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has satisfied herself with the care of children in the direct provision system and with the work of Tusla in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40016/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: 59. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her department plans any specific measures to give particular attention to vulnerable children in the Christmas period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40015/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister of State. He started his contribution by telling us that truly to call ourselves Europeans, we must protect and share values embedded in the treaties. We feel that Ireland has not played a very strong role. I do not think we could really call ourselves Europeans, given our approach to date, and I do not think we are alone in feeling this way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: How many of the 4,000 refugees have come here? I would like an update on the proposal to bring in 200 unaccompanied minors that were originally based in Calais. Last week, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality stated that the French would identify young people as suitable to go to Ireland. What is meant by the term "suitable"? I draw the Minister of State's attention...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: Is that out of the 4,000 refugees?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: I am not saying that security checks should not take place. The people we met in Calais and Dunkirk ran away from militant organisations so I have no worries about them coming here. Most of the people who travelled to Calais did so with the hope of getting to the UK. Many of those we met did not have connections in England. They simply liked the idea of settling in an English-speaking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Immigration and Refugee Crisis: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: The Wexford Youths underage structure will certainly be applying for money from that fund.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: I hope everyone has a good Christmas too.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: We found out from a freedom of information request yesterday that 850 children under ten are in direct provision. Will the Government consider doing something a little special for them before Christmas?

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: Oh bejaysus.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: I am sorry to see the Minister go.

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: In 2015 there were 985 residential housing appeals to An Bord Pleanála with 75% of determinations confirming, with or without variation, the decision made by the local authority. In 2015 also 82% of all priority appeals made to An Bord Pleanála were disposed of within their targeted timeline of 18 weeks. I disagree with the Government's decision to bypass the planning section at...

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: That is an organisation that I described about 15 years ago in the public domain as a glorified golf club. It does not represent the average builder. I would be afraid and fearful that the Government of the day is taking too much advice from it. Is it taking advice from the real estate investment trusts, REITs? Is it taking advice from NAMA, which would like to build 20,000 houses to sell...

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: Deputy Curran made the point that the average two-bedroom unit in Dublin city costs €1,500 per month to rent. He said that the 4% increase will amount to €60 per month. He was pointing out that a tenant would have to earn an additional €1,500 per year in order to pay that €60, which means that he or she will have to earn close to €5,000 extra after three...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: 5. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she still has full confidence in the Garda Commissioner, with particular reference to the manner in which Garda personnel making protected disclosures are dealt with in view of the fact that the Garda Commissioner is now in position for over two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40597/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: The Tánaiste is responsible for overseeing An Garda Síochána and setting its priorities. She has an obligation to ensure that the force is managed in an appropriate fashion. Given that she is the only one who has authority over the Garda Commissioner, is she still 100% confident in how the Commissioner has been functioning, especially in light of how the latter has handled...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: It is unfair of the Tánaiste to say that we are rushing to judgment. This has been going on for over two years. If O'Neill recommends an inquiry, and if one is established, will the Tánaiste include other protected disclosures in it rather than the two in question? She will be familiar with Keith Harrison's case. His legal team said that, in a repeat of Sergeant McCabe's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: Some of those whistleblowers have already waived confidentiality.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: At this stage, we know of ten protected disclosures, and if a quarter of what they allege is true, then we have a serious problem. When will we find out what is happening with the O'Neill report? Will an inquiry be set up or not? The Minister has the power to remove the Commissioner while the inquiry is ongoing. There will be information required and the Commissioner has control over much...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Protected Disclosures (16 Dec 2016)

Mick Wallace: Why is-----