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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: The Bill being proposed by my colleague, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, tries to provide for a new independent system of judicial appointments. That is singularly important. It is vital that appointments be based on merit in the appointment and ranking of the different members. I read again the speech of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality on Second Stage and at no stage did...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Tánaiste for her presentation. I have a few questions on it. We have had positive results from Operation Thor and there has been a welcome shift in the figures. The Minister outlined that 520 new vehicles will be purchased in 2017. Does she have an indication of the number of vehicles that will be installed with automatic number plate recognition, ANPR, technology? How...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: Regarding the time and space that the Minister outlined for the Labour Court recommendation, I assume it will not impinge on what the she has presented here. Certain members of Government have said that the Minister will have to find the allocation within her budget. As such, there needs to be an assurance to gardaí that the Government will fully implement and fund the recommendation if...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: The programme for Government refers to the full implementation of A Vision for Change, which we welcome. A Vision for Change outlines how mental health services should have established governance, autonomy and independence to enable proper management structures to function. Yesterday, Tony O'Brien, director general of the HSE, outlined how he intends to merge the national directorships of...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: That is not in A Vision for Change.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: My point is that they run contrary to A Vision for Change.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 75. To ask the Minister for Health the number of paediatric psychiatrists employed in each public and voluntary hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38019/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 78. To ask the Minister for Health his proposals to develop facilities at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38020/16]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: I echo what my colleague Deputy Jim O'Callaghan has said. The determination from the Supreme Court to allow this appeal to be made stated:The court is satisfied that the bank has demonstrated that the decision of the Court of Appeal sought to be appealed against does involve a matter of general public importance so that the constitutional threshold for granting leave has been met in this...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: To reiterate what the Chairman stated yesterday, we are an independent Oireachtas committee.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: We are not a committee of any Department. However, when a Department and a Minister present legislation to us, it is important that we have up-to-date information and are informed, as per the tripartite separation of powers, one of which is the courts, provided for in our Constitution. A determination has been made by the Supreme Court which is extremely relevant to the central tenet of...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: The reason we are here is sections 1 to 3, inclusive. The Bill would not have been progressed if it was not for them. Allowing them to fall and proceeding with the other sections defeats the principle of why we are even here. It is important, therefore, to adjourn. The Chairman has facilitated quick meetings of the select committee when required. If it is necessary, we can meet at a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (6 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if buildings (details supplied) are being considered for a new school in the Scribblestown and Finglas west area of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38708/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks Conveniences (6 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 271. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will improve toilet facilities at the Phoenix Park for families using the park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38554/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (6 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 284. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay by the HSE in responding to a submitted representation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (6 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 289. To ask the Minister for Health the status of his plans to extend the entitlement to a medical card for all children in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38343/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Investments (7 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 77. To ask the Taoiseach if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department or any agency or entity in receipt of Departmental funding; if his Department has any guidelines on such investment; and if his Department intend to introduce any policies or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Investments (7 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by her Department, any agency within the remit of her Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if her Department has any guidelines on such investment; if her Department intend to introduce...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Investments (7 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guidelines on such investment; if his Department intend to introduce any policies or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Investments (7 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if any investments, either directly or indirectly through pension or other investment funds, are held in tobacco companies by his Department, any agency within the remit of his Department, or any agency or entity in receipt of departmental funding; if his Department has any guidelines on such investment; if his Department intends to introduce...