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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Garda Commissioner (11 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Commissioner. I have additional comments to make. On the occasion of the Commissioner's last visit to the committee I asked her a specific question and was pleased with her response. I refer to the curtailment of hours at certain stations, in particular at my local station in Malahide. At the time, she assured me that no further stations were being considered either for...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: Amendments Nos. 8 to 73, inclusive, 76, 77, 129, 130, 132 and 139 to 142, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: Deputy-----

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: In fairness-----

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: Yes, but the Deputy may not speak over me. It is just for a moment, if I may. I suggest the Deputy takes this up with the Whip, because he is correct. However, it is not in line with Standing Orders to discuss the issue at this moment. Will you continue your contribution on the amendments, please?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (12 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: 186. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his Department's view on private waste firms using a pay-by-weight service from July 2016; if he will engage with such firms in relation to customers who will be adversely impacted by this, due to waste caused by medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39807/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: 216. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue collected through capital acquisitions tax for each year since 2011, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40551/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: 501. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new, permanent building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40044/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Discussion (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I join colleagues in congratulating Deputy Anne Ferris on bringing forward this Bill. The Chairman summed up the importance of proposals like these being brought before the committee. I apologise to the delegates for not being here in corporeal form but I was watching proceedings on my monitor. I had another meeting that ran late. I read most of the submissions and take this opportunity...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014: Discussion (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: On the same point, I was going to raise the issue Deputy McFadden raised but coincidentally, I was going to reference the fact that the report from the OECD, which I think was last year, had some interesting findings on the issue. That is not to say that I have not experienced exactly the same anecdotal, rather than empirical, evidence from constituents from time to time. It goes back to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I would like to touch on a point that was already by my colleague from the northside. Unfortunately, I was unavoidably delayed in getting here and I did not hear the response to it. I would appreciate if the Chairman would indulge me in allowing me to ask a question that has already been answered. My question relates to the bricks and mortar of the Courts Service, most especially Swords...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I am aware of that Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I was aware of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I accept Mr. Ryan's point. The building is Victorian and clearly not fit for purpose. I would draw Mr. Ryan's attention to a proposal by Fingal County Council for the provision of a civic centre for Swords which is currently at public consultation stage. The proposal would involve developing the car park located behind the court building, which might offer an opportunity to address the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: I will ask a brief question on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: My question relates to the viability and suitability of that building on an ongoing basis. I have no specific personal knowledge of the building as I have never set foot in it, but a number of individuals in the legal profession and in other areas-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: -----of advocacy have made representations to me about it over the years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Management and Administration of the Courts: Courts Service of Ireland (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: Many areas in the justice portfolio have received a great deal of attention and funding of late, which is welcome. For the purposes of this meeting and with respect to our guests, it is warranted that this committee would inform the Minister that this is an area that most definitely requires attention in the short term with respect to the Courts Service's capital expenditure.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: On that point, perhaps the Minister could inform me whether widows of individuals who were in receipt of those pensions are receiving them or whether they are specifically for the individuals who took part? What are the numbers?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Farrell: Presumably, it is a portion of the pension, which is why it such a low figure.