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Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome that measures will be taken to address this backlog. I welcome that there will be recruitment of extra personnel. While it may not get much media coverage Forensic Science Ireland carries out a highly important role. The drugs section of the laboratory primarily deals with two types of cases: section 3 prosecutions, which are for simple possession of drugs and section 15...

Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Six years ago, Deputy Michael McGrath introduced the Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011 because a significant number of people had found themselves in very serious mortgage arrears. Unfortunately, six years later, this problem has not gone away. As Deputy McGrath pointed out, 76,000 holders of mortgages on family homes are in significant mortgage arrears. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to fit members of An Garda Síochána with body cameras to record their daily duties. [32889/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of civilianisation within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32890/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to address the latest concerns with regard to the recording of crime data by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32892/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a final report on the reopening of six Garda stations has been received from the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32893/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Carol O'Farrell for coming before the committee. She stated in her opening remarks that she believes she is a well regarded barrister. I want to confirm that I know she is. I wish her well in the office. Ms O'Farrell mentioned there being a potential increase in derelict site appeals. What is the nature of the derelict site appeals that come before the Valuation Tribunal?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: From Ms O'Farrell's experience, has there been an increase in appeals in respect of derelict sites during the past four years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the three men for coming in today. Deputy Jack Chambers and I have had an opportunity to speak to them previously and it was very beneficial. Looking at this from a first principles aspect, Mr. Morris worked in the Garda for 11 years, Mr. Shanley worked for ten years and Mr. Hynes worked for 14 years. It is very unfair that people who worked in the public sector for those periods...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It would be an asset of the estate of the deceased member. If his wife was still alive, she would have an entitlement to get 50% of the pension.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We supported this Bill on Second Stage and I commend Deputy Madigan on introducing it. There are, however, a number of issues with it. The main issue is that the Bill proposes to change the time period during which people must live apart from each other. The current situation, which goes back to 1996, is that people have to live apart from each other for four out of the previous five...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Too fast.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since we are dealing with the amendments on the Schedule, I should indicate, and Deputy Madigan is going to come back, that in reference to the good point made by Deputy Jack Chambers, it may be appropriate to put down an amendment on Report Stage to remove the word "and" so that it reads "separate or apart from one another for a period of years". The Minister of State has a concern that...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What about what Deputy Chambers said, namely, that it makes it more difficult?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: But they have to be apart anyway, which is the case at present.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 387. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drugs seizures in each Dublin metropolitan Garda district in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the quantity, type and value of drug seizures involved. [33794/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 388. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of different instances in which counterfeit euro notes have been seized by or have come into the possession of An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the total notional value of euros involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33795/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Civil Legal Aid (13 Jul 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 389. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting times persons are experiencing in receiving free legal aid broken down by category such as family law, repossessions and so on; the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/17]