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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It accept that it is important that this is done right, rather than rushed. We need to have this concluded as soon as possible but it is important that it is done correctly. In the context of a big concern in this regard, at our last meeting the witnesses were firm in trying to put people's minds at ease that, in so far as they are aware, all the cases that had been potentially incorrectly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is Mr. Sutton satisfied that of the 12 that have been concluded-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: They are-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: During the middle part of 2017, a number of documents were produced month by month that showed there were ongoing issues with the recording of homicides and that there were still data quality issues. Does Mr. Sutton believe there are data quality issues relating to the recording of any homicides relating to February or March 2018?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: So it is not possible to say definitively but there definitely could still be data quality issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: To finish off on that particular issue, my next question concerns ICT staff. I am still not totally satisfied with the explanation as to how things transpired. Particularly for that first meeting but also subsequently, I do not understand how these people were not consulted about how this transpired. There was a discussion on "This Week" on Sunday about documentation. I do not have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will take the opportunity to say that we need two more community gardaí in the Togher district, if the witnesses will look favourably on that. I know Assistant Commissioner Finn has good support of community policing in Cork. I hope that those two vacancies can be filled as soon as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Fabulous.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Very good. I am glad to hear it.

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I, too, raise the case of Vicky Phelan. Anyone who watched or listened to her making a statement outside the Four Courts yesterday could not help but be moved by her heartbreaking words. Mr. Justice Cross described Ms Phelan as one of the most impressive witnesses he had ever encountered. She is a remarkably brave and courageous woman and I extend solidarity and support to her and her...

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Information is, clearly, part of this. I have already said that it is disgraceful that she was the last to know, as was the delay before she was informed. It appears that there was almost a battle between the doctors and CervicalCheck as to who had the obligation to tell her. That is wrong. It is disgraceful. However, there is more to this than knowledge. Professor John Shepherd is one...

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: What about the US contracts?

Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank Marie for her service over many years. As others have said, it is extraordinary service on Marie's part and also her family. I hope she has many happy years retirement with her family, her husband Paddy and her children and grandchildren. Marie's neighbour, Deputy Denise Mitchell wishes her all the best. Regardless of whether Marie was serving Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil or...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Tuesday's "Prime Time" programme focused on a particularly shocking case of abuse and a failure on the part of State agencies. I take this opportunity to commend Rachel Barry and the women who asked to be identified as Amy and Sarah on their bravery. I have raised the issue of resources in the area of child protection before. However, no shortage of resources could ever excuse this level...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This has often been described as a crisis and it is no longer in any way a controversial statement. The state of mental health services is very clearly a crisis and an emergency. Last week we saw the RTÉ programme "The Big Picture - Young and Troubled"; it was an excellent piece of public service broadcasting. The matter enters the heart of the public debate every so often, but for...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I know the Minister of State is sincere and that problems predate his appointment by some distance. There is a lot of discussion about prevention, and rightly so. It is vitally important to resolve this crisis and prevention has to be at the fore. It is going to take many years to build this system properly. There will be prevention in schools and in the wider community. That is going to...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ní dóigh liom go mbeidh sé sin go léir ag teastáil uaim ag an am seo den oíche. A number of years ago, we passed a constitutional amendment in the State which at its heart had the commitment that the interests and welfare of the child would be a paramount concern. It was a significant statement and it is consistent with the intent in this Bill. Our...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Guarantee (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount drawn down to date of the Youth Guarantee funding from the EU. [18804/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Staff (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is possible to register with an ETB as a registered tutor for drama, music or otherwise; and the procedure for such registration. [19029/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 205. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for employment permits from asylum seekers that have been made in the past month; and the number of successful applications. [18839/18]