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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Crime Prevention (3 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Senator Jim D'Arcy for tabling this Commencement matter. I apologise to him on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, who cannot be here to answer his question. The murder of Garda Tony Golden in the line of duty was a loss for the nation. Our thoughts are with his family and friends in their grief. He displayed a courage and commitment to duty which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Crime Prevention (3 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I join the Senator in recognising the work carried out by Pat McGee and his contribution to enforcement of law and order in the Louth area very successfully for a number of years. As the Senator recognised, the Government is committed to the ongoing renewal of An Garda Síochána and this is reflected in the strong programme of investment in front-line resources. Since 2012, the...

Topical Issue Debate: UK Referendum on EU Membership (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As the House will be aware, the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union is a matter of strategic importance for the Government. We believe the United Kingdom's continued membership of the European Union is highly important to Ireland's interests and the interests of the European Union as a whole. All research to date, including the...

Topical Issue Debate: UK Referendum on EU Membership (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree that both the east-west and North-South relationships have never been better and they continue to develop. If there was a change of Britain's status within the EU it would set back those developing relationships and would have a huge effect on the economy of this country. A the moment, some €1 billion in exports pass between Ireland and the UK every week so it would have huge...

Topical Issue Debate: Inspector of Prisons Reports (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: On behalf of the Minister who, unfortunately, cannot be present, I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The Inspector of Prisons, Judge Michael Reilly, with the assistance of Professor Andrew Coyle, carried out an assessment of the current culture within the Irish Prison Service and the extent to which it facilitated or hindered the development of the service. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Inspector of Prisons Reports (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I acknowledge the Deputy's knowledge of the subject and her genuine interest in it. The report of the Inspector of Prisons is far-reaching and an important contribution to the reform of the criminal justice system, as the Deputy has acknowledged. The Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her officials need time to consider how its recommendations might best be implemented. The report...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Site Acquisitions (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I apologise to the Deputy for the absence of the Minister for Education and Skills who, unfortunately, is unavailable this afternoon. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter as it provides me with the opportunity, on behalf of the Minister, to clarify the current position on the acquisition of suitable sites to facilitate major capital projects for Presentation College, Gairmscoil Mhuire...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Site Acquisitions (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I again thank the Deputy for his comments and I will certainly pass on his request that the information would be conveyed to the principals involved. The Minister is aware of the necessity to acquire suitable sites for the new school buildings required for Presentation College, Gairmscoil Mhuire and Gaelscoil Riada, Athenry, in the context of the significant demographic demand in the area....

Topical Issue Debate: Educational Projects (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputies Martin Ferris and Michael Healy-Rae for raising this matter and acknowledge the presence of Deputy Ferris in the Chamber. I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, who unfortunately is unable to attend to take the matter herself. The Minister certainly welcomes the work done by Kerry Life...

Topical Issue Debate: Educational Projects (5 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Ferris and concur completely with him on the contribution the Kerry Life Skills initiative has made to the health of young people in counties Kerry, Cork and Limerick. I certainly will take back to the Minister the points he has made and I will appeal to her again to provide the critical funding to ensure the survival of this programme. I again thank the Deputy.

Paris Terrorist Attack: Statements (17 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have listened carefully to the contributions and it is abundantly clear that this House stands foursquare with the French people at this moment of national crisis. We are united in offering our solidarity and our sympathy at this difficult time. Like so many others, I was appalled, shocked and saddened when I heard about the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday evening. It beggars belief...

Economic Partnership Agreement: Motion (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 15 June 2015. I am pleased that my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, had an opportunity to have a detailed...

Economic Partnership Agreement: Motion (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the West African States, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 4th June,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Autism Awareness (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Senator Sheahan for raising this issue today and I compliment him on his presentation and its content. I am pleased to outline the position on the situation on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. I am aware that every year, autism organisations around the world celebrate World Autism Awareness Day in early April with unique fundraising and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Autism Awareness (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will convey Senator Sheahan's comments to the Minister of State. His commitment to having an awareness week is very much reflected in his contribution here this morning. It should be examined further and I will request that Minister of State facilitates this.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Charities Regulation (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, I thank Senator Mary Ann O'Brien for raising this important issue. The Minister regrets that she cannot be present here this morning because of pressing issues. The Charities Regulatory Authority was established as an independent agency on 16 October 2014 under the provisions of the Charities Act 2009. The aim of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Charities Regulation (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Like her, I, too, am involved in a number of fundraising initiatives and have been so involved for possibly the past 40 years. I agree that where there is considerable Exchequer and private funding involved, it is important to ensure the confidence and trust of the donor are paramount. Otherwise people will stop giving. I empathise...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The Minister regrets that he cannot be in attendance and wishes for me to convey his apologies to the Senator in that regard. The achievement of a sovereign Palestinian state, recognised not just by Ireland but by everyone, including Israel, has been a major foreign policy objective of the Government since it took office. It is something we...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Senator and congratulate her on being invited to speak on this issue at the UN. Both the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Government are quite willing to move on early recognition of Palestine if it is concluded that it can be helpful, and if now is the right time. Such a commitment is significant and sends out a very clear message of support for a Palestinian...

Establishment of Independent Anti-Corruption Agency: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Dec 2015)

Jimmy Deenihan: This Government recognises the need for robust regulation and enforcement when it comes to tackling corrupt behaviour. We have overhauled regulation of the financial services sector, the corporate sector and the public sector. A major programme of legislation, including the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013, the Companies Act 2014, the Electoral (Amendment) (Political...