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- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 163:In page 47, line 23, to delete “and”.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 164:In page 47, line 25, to delete “or (5)”.” and substitute “or (5)”, and”.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 165:In page 47, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following:“(d) by the addition of the following subsection after subsection (6): “(7) Notwithstanding subsections (4A) and (5)—(a) the Authority may refer to the Ombudsman Commission any matter relating to policing services, and (b) the Minister may refer to the Ombudsman Commission any matter,...
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to reiterate the fact that we will table an amendment to section 44(62)(h) on Report Stage. I mentioned it in my previous remarks.
- Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (14 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: While the Minister agrees with the principle behind this proposal, we are unable to accept the amendment because the provisions are already included in the Bill. I refer Deputy Mac Lochlainn to section 14(1)(c) which comprehends refusal to confiscate and which states, "that compliance with the external confiscation order in relation to the offence that resulted in the making of that order...
- European Council: Statements (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Quite a number of issues have been raised. In regard to Hungary, many of the comments from Hungary have upset people, including many Irish people, considering that, in the 1950s in particular, Ireland reached out the hand of friendship to Hungarian refugees. The official position is that it is not helpful in a European context to comment on a position adopted by any particular partner...
- European Council: Statements (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am keen to make the point at the outset that it is to the credit of the House and the political system in the country that we do not have a political debate in Ireland based around resistance to refugees coming to Ireland. That is to the credit of the House and the political parties operating within it. As Deputies will know, throughout Europe there is major resistance and growing...
- European Council: Statements (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: How much time do I have?
- European Council: Statements (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I have attempted to address many of the questions raised over the course of the question-and-answer session. Deputy Boyd Barrett asked me whether I accept that the invasion and bombing of Iraq destabilised the whole region. On a personal basis, I do, and the question now is what we do from here on. I do not think we have seen anything near the peak of this crisis. This is the largest...
- European Council: Statements (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: This crisis will not be solved today, tomorrow, next week or next month. It will be with us for quite a long time. I thank Deputies for their comments and questions. I am pleased to have the opportunity to wrap up the debate on the outcome of the October European Council and touch on some of the issues on the agenda, including some that the Taoiseach did not have time to cover. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Strategy, which was launched on Friday 2 October, sets out a ten-year approach to ensuring that people with disabilities who are able to, and want to, work are supported and enabled to do so. People with disabilities are only half as likely to be in employment as others of working age. The reasons for this are complex, and include level of education and skills, fears around loss of...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Comprehensive Employment Strategy for people with disabilities had been due to be published in 2014. Following concerns expressed by the disability stakeholders with whom we consult, I asked that further work be undertaken to ensure that it contained real actions and credible targets. Following this further work by the National Disability Authority and my Department, we have a Strategy...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department is currently engaging in a consultation process on a new Disability Inclusion Strategy. My Department sent out a call for submissions in relation to phase 1 of the consultation process. This phase of the process was to identify priority themes for inclusion in the new Strategy. We received a total of 24 submissions, 7 from...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Chairman and the committee for inviting us to attend. I will begin by showing members a short promotional video about Culture Ireland.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Culture Ireland was set up under the then Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2005 to promote Irish arts and artists worldwide. As Culture Ireland marks a decade in operation, it is timely to examine its performance and set clear goals for its future. Culture Ireland’s strategy is to provide support for the international presence of Irish artists and arts...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Seanadóir for his questions. On the future of Culture Ireland and strengthening it, I came in contact with it for the first time as Minister of State. I have seen the reach and power it has, which is quite remarkable. Figures were given to me earlier today for the level of investment and showing the global reach. A figure was given to me for the cost of sending certain...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The embassy and Tourism Ireland provided special funding of €300,000 for the Céiliúradh which was curated by Philip King. It was a once off event for a particular reason. The visit by President Higgins to the United Kingdom was of particular historical significance; therefore, a special designation was given to the visit because of this. Anybody who witnessed the event and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland: Discussion (20 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Culture Ireland is the driver, but it must have a sense of the embassies and the dynamics of the country. While it is certainly the driver, advice is taken to understand cultural sensitivities or the particular needs of the embassy at the time. Culture Ireland will definitely be the driver and initiator and the organisation promoting funding and allocating resources, but it must take...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (22 Oct 2015)
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: A Bill to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act so as to allow the Government to declare substances to be controlled and to clarify the provisions under which Ministerial orders and regulations are made is currently being drafted and is listed in the Government Legislative Programme for publication in 2016. This will once again allow regulations to be made and, if necessary and appropriate, bring...