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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: On the judicial remedy, courts are limited in a remedy they can provide. Does Ms Farries think that the remedy for unlawful access should be damages or does she suggest some other sort of remedy to a successful litigant?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I note the point Ms Farries makes about the independent agency. It seems to be an argument made consistently by the people who come before the committee on this issue, that they are slightly concerned about a body of district court judges being given expertise in this area. Some have suggested that a separate independent body should be set up. I have an open mind but the courts are there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will keep an open mind on the matter. My view would be that the courts are responsible for protecting and supervising our rights. As a Member of the Oireachtas, I am concerned at the idea of setting up another statutory quango that could just become much larger than is required. I have a couple of questions for Mr. Dooley before I hand over to my colleagues. I thank him for coming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Justice Murray states that access to a journalist's retained communications data for any purpose, including for the purpose of identifying his or her source, should in principle be permitted only when the journalist is the object of investigation for suspected commission of a serious criminal offence. That is a situation where the journalist is the suspect, which relates to the point I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The case may have involved a Mr. Wallace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: And the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to make one short comment and ask one short question. We have been speaking a lot about protecting journalists and suggesting they are a separate group. We need to be more precise in our language. I am as guilty in this regard as anyone. The protection that exists in law is a protection of the confidentiality of journalists' sources. That confidentiality and protection is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have been as guilty of it as anyone.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (16 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.

Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We learned today for the first time that the Tánaiste received an email from an official in her Department dated 15 May 2015. It is not the email we have been given but rather a transcript from that email. We know the email clearly highlighted that the confrontational approach was being adopted by counsel for the Garda Commissioner against Sergeant McCabe in the O'Higgins commission of...

Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Shortly after the Tánaiste was appointed as Minister for Justice and Equality, she spoke in this House in response to the Guerin report. She stated the following in respect of Sergeant McCabe on 15 May 2014, "I acknowledge the very difficult experience Sergeant McCabe has had and the critical role he played in bringing these issues forward." She also indicated the highest levels of...

Justice Issues: Statements (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I know it is the Tánaiste's responsibility to answer questions in this House; I have asked her two questions and she has not answered either of them. At the heart of this allegation lies the fact that the Tánaiste publicly gave the impression that she was supportive of Sergeant McCabe and would oppose any strategy to be confrontational with him in the tribunal of inquiry. When did...

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I believe I have three minutes, a Chathaoirligh. Is that correct? I am sharing time with colleagues.

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:"That Dáil Éireann:notes:— the fear that exists in local communities posed by the threat of crime to people and their property; — the failure of the Government to respond to the need for extra, and more visible, Gardaí on the ground in local communities; — the increased ability of criminal gangs to access rural areas because of the improved...

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I wish to conclude by thanking every Deputy who contributed to this debate. The fact that so many Deputies have spoken indicates what a serious problem this is throughout the country. However, it also indicates that there is great resolve within the House and recognition that if we can provide leadership, we can fight back against rural crime, which is causing so much fear in our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 256. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if officials within his Department were contacted in relation to the cross-examination of a person (details supplied) at the O'Higgins commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48762/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when his Department first became aware that the former Garda Commissioner had instructed her legal team in the O'Higgins cmmission to call evidence from two senior Garda officers with a view to establishing that a person (details supplied) was motivated by malice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48763/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 258. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when his Department first learned that the former Garda Commissioner's legal team was not going to call evidence in the O'Higgins commission from two senior Garda officers in relation to a meeting they had with a person (details supplied) in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48764/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 259. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the involvement his Department had in deciding the witnesses that would be called to give evidence in the O'Higgins commission by the legal team for the former Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (21 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 260. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent of communication between his Department and the legal team for the Garda and the Garda Commissioner in the O'Higgins commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48766/17]