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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is not a statutory offence but it is contempt of court-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: ------which is punishable by imprisonment. It may be worth making it a statutory offence rather than leaving it vague. The Minister may examine that option.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What is the sanction for a garda who does not comply with the Act? Is it simply a disciplinary breach?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: This was dealt with in the second grouping.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 152:In page 33, after line 35, to insert the following: “Safeguards in the context of restorative justice31. (1) A court or other public body shall not invite a victim to participate in a restorative justice process unless satisfied that the victim would be reasonably safeguarded against secondary and repeat victimisation, intimidation and retaliation and would...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 153:In page 33, after line 35, to insert the following: “SCHEDULEThe Garda Síochána The Courts Service The Director of Public Prosecutions The Irish Prison Service The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission The Probation Service”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (17 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Brophy might be able to tell us whether he will be the next Minister for Justice and Equality or whether the current incumbent will remain in place. Based on what has been said already, including by Deputy Clare Daly, progress has been made. I have no doubt that the Tánaiste wants to expedite the Bill but as we have seen in the past often that is not what happens. I think a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel currently engaged in cyber crime policing in An Garda Síochána, both attested gardaí and civilians. [23744/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Garda cyber crime bureau was established; the number of personnel in same to date in 2017; and the rank of each garda member involved. [23775/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of regional cyber crime units that have been established; the regions that have one; the number of personnel in each regional cyber crime unit to date in 2017; and the rank of each garda member involved. [23776/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of ministerial warrants issued under the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23818/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review the operation of the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 and the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 in regard to covert surveillance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23819/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda applications for surveillance powers that were applied for, accepted, amended and rejected by the relevant authorised officer, designated judges or Minister under the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 and the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 in each...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 268. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has had contact with the US authorities regarding a National Security Agency information technology hacking breach and its link to recent malware information technology attacks across the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23817/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the 2015 Garda Inspectorate report Changing Policing In Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24668/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Before I put my question to the Tánaiste, I wish to express my revulsion and that of all Members of Fianna Fáil at the attack in Manchester. Deputy Micheál Martin mentioned this matter earlier today. It was a terrible and cowardly attack on young people who were out enjoying themselves yesterday evening. As justice spokesperson for the largest Opposition party, it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: A week ago, the Government announced the full membership of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland chaired by Ms Kathleen O'Toole. We welcome the individuals who have been nominated to serve on that commission. The commission is a sensible idea and will benefit policing in Ireland. For once, we will have an opportunity to look at policing without having to do so through the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I look forward to reviewing the second progress report when the Minister has an opportunity to publish it. I do not suggest it should be possible to implement recommendations overnight but it is important to keep a constant and vigilant eye upon the recommendations contained within the reports. If we do not, we will get into a cycle of producing one report after another. Valid criticism...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recent television programme on the murder of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24669/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: On 20 April last, RTE broadcast a programme about the circumstances and events leading up to the murder of Garda Tony Golden and the serious maiming of Siobhán Phillips, which took place in October 2015. The programme raised many issues of significant concern, and I wonder if the Tánaiste could make a statement on the matter and how she proposes the issues can be dealt with.