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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: We will now discuss what it takes to sustain viable rural communities with representatives of An Garda Síochána. Go raibh maith agaibh as teacht isteach agus tá fáilte mhór romhaibh. I welcome Mr. Jack Nolan, assistant commissioner; Mr. Karl Heller, chief superintendent; Mr. Niall Featherstone, inspector, community engagement and public safety; Mr. Gurchand Singh,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Gabhaim buíochas leis an bhfinné as an gcur i láthair sin. There is massive respect in the community for the work of the Garda Síochána. The Garda put themselves at risk day in, day out. The people have enormous respect for gardaí. It is impossible to overestimate the fear that exists in certain communities in regard to crime. Anybody who represents a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: The witnesses may address those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an bhfinné.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: If one were to follow that through, there would be a logic to closing further Garda stations. It would free up more hours for gardaí to be physically present in the communities that they serve.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: The key point being made was that the closure of the Garda stations freed up a number of Garda hours which in itself was a major contributor to the reduction of crime. Is it that an equilibrium has been achieved in the number of necessary Garda stations and that we happen to have a happy medium due to the cuts or is there, as Mr. Nolan states, a logic to the freeing of gardaí out of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I am conscious of the time pressures. Half a dozen other questions remain to be addressed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: There was a question on technology and the Police Using Leading Systems Effectively, PULSE, system not being available in each Garda station. If it is not available, each crime is not necessarily recorded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Is there no specific key performance indicator for call and response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: What are the contingency plans for Friday in rural areas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Am I correct in saying there will 500 gardaí available on the day?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I thank the witnesses. All the information they have given us will find its way into our report, which will hopefully be published in the new year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I thank the witness for his statement. I call on the Irish Medical Organisation to address the committee.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (3 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to his Department to end the two-tier pay disparity between pre and post-2011 teachers immediately and base all teachers' salaries on the pre-2011 scales. [33086/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 70. To ask the Taoiseach if negotiations have commenced with the British Government over the future shape of British-Irish economic, travel and political relationships; and if so, the number of staff and their rank who have taken part in these negotiations. [32851/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Turbary Rights (8 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 75. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide details of ownership for Clonsura, Doon, Carnagh, Moyne and Ballinaloe bogs in north County Westmeath. [33705/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 171. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the new guidelines for the erection of wind turbines will be published. [33638/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 173. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the erection of industrial size wind turbines that exceed 150 m in height; and the minimum distance such structures should be erected in proximity to homes. [33714/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 174. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the contention that a minimum set-back distance of 500 m for industrial size wind turbines from habited homes is wholly inadequate considering issues associated with noise pollution and light flick emanating from such massive structures. [33715/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: 172. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on criticism that persistent challenges to local government decisions and ruling against industrial wind farms in the form of ministerial directions is eroding the role of local authorities as the planning authority and undermining the democratic principles and mandate of county councillors; his further...