Results 881-900 of 9,252 for speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (22 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 104. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of the Garda Reserve; and the estimated full year cost of increasing it to 2,500. [29326/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (22 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full year cost of increasing enlisted membership of An Garda Síochána to 15,000. [29327/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (22 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full year cost of providing an extra 2,000 civilian staff in An Garda Síochána. [29328/17]

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: First Stage (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and the Equal Status Acts 2000 by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person’s social and economic background; and to provide for related matters. Since I have been spokesperson on justice and equality for the past 14 months we have had a lot of legislation and debates...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: First Stage (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have read this Bill on a number of occasions. It is ill-considered legislation. It is badly constructed. It will not even achieve the objectives that its few promoters within the Cabinet say will be achieved. More importantly, it will have long-term negative consequences for the public. In the opinion of Fianna Fáil, this legislation will have significant detrimental consequences....

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Similarly, it is wrong and inappropriate to refer to judges as members of the legal profession. They are not. They are people appointed to office under our Constitution, similar to the offices of the Ministers opposite, except that they take an oath of office to abide by the Constitution. The proposal contained within the legislation being considered this evening is to change the...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I did not say that.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the grants and funding provided to groups and organisations providing support services for women and men respectively in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29642/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 414. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite necessary scans for a person (details supplied). [30099/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Refunds (27 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 620. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when reimbursements of water charges will issue to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29830/17]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: They will be selected by lottery.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Name them.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 158. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies for revenue sheriffs and the locations of same, in tabular form; the date on which the positions became vacant; if the positions have been advertised; if so, the closing dates for applications; if recommendations have been made with regard to appointments; and if so, the dates on which such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Court of Appeal Appointment: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am indicating to speak at the end of the Minister's contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Court of Appeal Appointment: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is the Chairman's practice to take notifications from individuals who wish to ask questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Court of Appeal Appointment: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am just notifying the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Court of Appeal Appointment: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for coming in. I agree with the Minister that it is important for Members of the Oireachtas to respect the separation of powers. The three organs of government, the Judiciary, the Legislature and the Executive, must respect each other. Of course there are responsibilities on each of those organs as well to try to hold other organs to account. The reason we invited the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Court of Appeal Appointment: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Was that the time when the former Attorney General was appointed following the decision made on 13 June?