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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: It is directed to all of the delegates who are all well versed in the law.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: The Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 sets the maximum fee for a child's view report at €325. Mr. Walsh has made the point that in a lot of cases this amount would not cover the cost of a report, but for many families, it is too high. Am I correct that the delegates are recommending that the State put in place a mechanism to foot the bill? If so, how would it be managed and how would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: On the inappropriateness of the setting in dealing with criminal issues, the delegates mentioned that the existing buildings were not suitable. Are there spaces within existing court buildings that could be refurbished and made good? Do we need new buildings or should we consider using different settings? For example, could a school building be modified and used part time for this purpose?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: I think Dr. Saidléar has said many cases of child sexual violence end up being dealt with in family law settings, rather than the criminal justice system. We know that conviction rates are incredibly low in cases of child sexual violence. I think I read that they are at a figure of 4%. As well as the low rates, the courts are not gathering statistics for child sexual or domestic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: I have two final questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: Yes, I will. Dr. O'Mahony said that we do not need a constitutional amendment for the establishment of a specialised family court. What legislative changes does he envisage as being necessary? The Law Society recommends establishing it within the Circuit Court system, whereas he suggests that family law divisions should be set up within the District, Circuit and High Courts. In terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: I thank the witnesses.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: Because of US sanctions.

Fourth Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: Retraumatisation is a conscious or unconscious reminder of past trauma that results in a re-experiencing of the initial trauma event. It can be triggered by a situation, an attitude or expression, or by certain environments that replicate the dynamics and the loss of power, control and safety of the original trauma. Not being believed or listened to is another factor in trauma and retrauma....

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: I am not really sure where I was in my contribution. Perhaps the Minister of State might remember.

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: While I find the legislation disappointing, I was at great pains to explain that I was as fond of overpaying for tickets as anyone else. In fact, I absolutely hate paying above the odds. I remember being outside the old Lansdowne Road stadium in the early 1980s when tickets were being sold at an awful price and I could not afford to buy them. I got a fellow to give me a leg up onto the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 49. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on protecting the 11 peat habitats listed for special protection under EU directives since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8596/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the scientific evidence which forms the basis for the extension of the upland burning season as presented in the draft wildlife (burning of vegetation) regulations 2018. [8597/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 178. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of child and adolescent counselling and psychotherapy sessions offered by organisations that received counselling and psychotherapy funding from Tusla in County Wexford in each of the years 2014 to 2018, in tabular form. [8778/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Agency (26 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Ireland’s proposed role in a European Defence Agency Project may lead to SOFA agreements and foreign troops being stationed here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9425/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Agency (26 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the specific role the Defence Forces will play in the proposed European Defence Agency Project - Military Search Capability Building; if the role is in line with the normal peacekeeping role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9424/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (26 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 68. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Force recruits under the minimum height requirement of 157.48cm that were admitted to the Defence Forces in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and the number of these still enlisted in the Defence Forces. [9453/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Board (26 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance if conducting a recruitment process for the position of chairperson of NAMA during 2019 (details supplied) has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9258/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (26 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 477. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the national clean air strategy report will be published; his plans to implement action to tackle air pollution in towns such as Enniscorthy and New Ross, County Wexford, in view of the fact that that air pollution is more damaging at lower concentrations than was previously understood; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (26 Feb 2019)

Mick Wallace: 508. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Minister of State with responsibility for defence met the European Commissioner for Transport, Ms Violeta Bulc on 1 February 2019 and not him; if this was an official meeting; if officials from his Department were present; if his attention was drawn to the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8986/19]