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Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the interests of keeping the Government alive.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda closed circuit television points in each Garda division in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [32078/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners Appointments (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the persons that have been appointed as peace commissioners since 2011; the age of the appointees; the grounds upon which they were appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32213/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 308. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason capital expenditure was €19 million behind profile at the end of June 2017; and the projects which have not been in receipt of funds that should have been allocated at this stage, in tabular form. [32390/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 312. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of appointed detectives in each Garda division, in tabular form. [32526/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 313. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in each Garda division, in tabular form. [32527/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff Data (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 317. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilian staff in the Garda Síochána as of 30 June 2017 or the latest date available; and the figure for the corresponding dates in 2015 and 2016. [32717/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 333. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to establishing an ombudsman to determine and mediate grievance complaints made by members of An Garda Síochána in respect of management decisions that gardaí wish to appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33032/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences Data (11 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 664. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Government's decision to establish a master licence record for road traffic offences has progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32111/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 24. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional measures have been taken to strengthen security in the wake of the recent London and Manchester attacks. [33148/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: These are the Minister's first oral parliamentary questions as Minister for Justice and Equality. I have wished him well before and I wish him well again now. It is appropriate that I start by asking the Minister a question in reference to the safety of the Irish public. Have additional measures been taken to strengthen security in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in London and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since the terror attacks in Manchester and London, there has been a heightened sense of concern in Ireland. There is a concern as to whether we are sufficiently prepared to meet the challenge of modern terrorism. That concern was added to because one of the individuals involved in the killings in London had lived in Ireland for a while. On a positive note, we have members of An Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We have addressed the issue of policing but I still believe there are further steps to be taken in that respect. Of course, terrorism cannot be responded to just through policing. The State must also have adequate intelligence services in place. It is probably time for us to consider whether the intelligence services we have need to be updated, reviewed or improved. In the context of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being put in place to tackle rural crime, especially against farmers. [33149/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What measures will the Government introduce to deal with the ever-increasing problem of rural crime, in particular, crimes against farmers involving the stealing of agricultural equipment and other devices on their farms?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Many party colleagues who represent rural constituencies mention to me the major problem of crime in rural communities, particularly that perpetrated against farmers through the theft of agricultural equipment. Deputy Cahill recently brought a delegation from County Tipperary to discuss with me ongoing crime issues in the county. This issue is not confined to Tipperary but affects all...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The information I am receiving from colleagues does not support the Minister's statistical analysis. It suggests that a significant problem remains and that the decline in crime, as indicated by the Minister, has not occurred. The Minister also indicated that he wishes to support community-based support groups. This support is important. The Minister will have received an email from the...

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance being given to Forensic Science Ireland to enable it to overcome a large backlog in the testing of illegal drug seizures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32891/17]

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What assistance is being given to Forensic Science Ireland to facilitate it in overcoming the large backlog of cases it has when it comes to testing illegal drugs that have been seized by An Garda Síochána?

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Forensic Science Ireland plays an invaluable and important role in our criminal justice system. When gardaí seize a substance they believe to be a drug, they have to send it for testing. They send it to Forensic Science Ireland and it carries out the test to determine whether the drug is illegal and what is its make-up. I tabled this question because there were recent reports in a...