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Leaders' Questions (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is an art form.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A poor question.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It has been a remarkable number of weeks and it has been even more remarkable to hear Ministers, the Taoiseach and Government backbenchers downplaying the seriousness of the attempt by Denis O'Brien to silence our media in this State and prevent them from reporting a speech by Deputy Catherine Murphy in this Chamber. I took a look at the profile Denis O'Brien likes to give to the world....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 118. To ask the Minister for Defence if his Department has found a solution to ensure that six ambulances which were purchased for the Defence Forces have been made safe to use, given that, despite costing nearly €900,000, a health and safety audit after the purchase found them unsafe to use; and if changes in the procurement of such vehicles are now in place to ensure this issue does...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 124. To ask the Minister for Defence if he has met the five members of the Defence Force's medical team who have returned home after four months in Sierra Leone, where they assisted efforts to stem the Ebola outbreak; if a replacement team has been sent out; and his plans to harness the skills and experience these members have gained. [21296/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 134. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the health and safety of Irish troops in the Golan Heights in Syria, considering that two United Nations peacekeepers were recently injured by motor fire in the region; and if there have been any changes in procedure, considering that fighting has got considerably closer to Irish positions in recent weeks and the area remains very volatile....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 136. To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the report from former High Court Judge, Mr.Justice Roderick Murphy, which reviewed the deaths of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21294/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 343. To ask the Minister for Finance his views that it is reasonable for the Revenue Commissioners to charge an administration fee of €500 to persons seeking repayment under the vehicle registration tax export repayment scheme; and if he will seek an explanation from the Revenue Commissioners on why this fee is so high. [22260/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 506. To ask the Minister for Defence the steps his Department is undertaking during procurement of defensive equipment by his Department to ensure human rights due diligence is undertaken; and regarding public procurement from Israeli security company Elbit, if he will consider reviewing further public contracts from this supplier in view of its alleged involvement in illegal activities....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Oversight (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 542. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce a criminal justice inspectorate similar to that in place in the North of Ireland, as recommended by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. [21626/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 571. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the date for the commencement of the new courthouse in Letterkenny, County Donegal; her views on whether the car parking provision for the new courthouse is adequate; and the plans in place for the existing courthouse. [22046/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Disability Services Funding (9 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 604. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide assurances that there will be no cuts to the Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency after June 2015, as feared by those relying on the service. [21315/15]

Central Bank (Mortgage Interest Rates) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Let me refer the Minister and the Government to the reality of this situation. Back in February of this year, it took Donegal's county registrar two hours and 29 minutes just to do a call-over of the motions list at Letterkenny courthouse. Two hours and 29 minutes. That day, there were some 271 people facing repossession in just one court sitting in a Donegal court. The people affected by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Apologies have been received from Deputy Michael Kitt, Deputy Helen McEntee, Deputy Anne Ferris, Senator Jimmy Harte and Senator Ivana Bacik. I ask those present, including members, media and people in the Gallery, to switch off all mobile devices or put them into safe mode to avoid interference with the broadcast. This is a meeting of the Joint Committee on Public Service Oversight and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A particular focus is the requirement for a proper and adequate official investigation into deaths resulting from the actions of State agents, both from the use of lethal force and also in situations arising from the negligence of agents which leads to a death - when Articles 1 and 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights are read together. We welcome a distinguished panel of experts to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank Dr. Farrell and invite Mr. Kelly to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank Mr. Finucane and all of our witnesses for their comprehensive and thought-provoking presentations. Before I open up the meeting to questions from members, it is important that I clarify that the issue of Article 2, taken in conjunction Article 1, does not only pertain to deaths at the hands of State agents and so on but to all deaths in suspicious circumstances. This is really...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have a number of questions but before I ask them, might I get agreement from both committees that we send the transcript of today's hearings to the Minister and senior Department officials, asking them to take on board the calls and observations that have been collectively made here? In recent days, I spoke to family members of a loved one who died in the last decade. I will not give...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The case to which I referred is way outside Dr. Farrell's jurisdiction and, as he said, the vast majority of deaths are not in suspicious circumstances but would he agree that where deaths have taken place in controversial, contested or suspicious circumstances, families sometimes can be failed by the system? That is my point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ireland's Compliance with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Discussion (10 Jun 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Dr. Farrell has said we need the new Act and new coroners' rules, in fairness. The case I am referring to is in the west of Ireland. The family has advised me that it has not been updated by the coroner for a number of years. Would Mr. Farrell acknowledge that?