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Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: It is part of this. If this section goes, then that section will go. I refer to the original section 18(2)(b), which states "persons whose parole is being considered should be provided with information relevant to the consideration [...]".

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: All right.

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: On amendment No. 47?

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I am happy that amendment No. 50 has been taken care of.

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I need clarification on whether amendment No. 47 can be moved.

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I move amendment No. 47:In page 17, line 1, to delete “information” and substitute “clear and accessible information and support”. We are not just talking about people who are serving life sentences but about sentences over eight years. The statistics relating to mental health, illiteracy and many other issues among the prison population are frightening. The...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: This amendment arose in respect of section 18(2)(b) of the legislation, as drafted, which states: "persons whose parole is being considered should be provided with information relevant to the consideration of their parole and be advised how they may participate in decision-making that directly concerns them". In addition, the Irish Penal Reform Trust referred to an unpublished survey...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I accept that.

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I move amendment No. 49:In page 18, line 16, to delete “twelve” and substitute “eight”.

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I move amendment No. 57:In page 24, after line 14, to insert the following:“Report of Minister 29.The Minister for Justice and Equality shall, not later than 2 years after the commencement of this Act, cause a report to be prepared on the operation of the Act and shall cause copies of the report to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.”. This amendment is non-contentious...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I am not sure why the Minister is reluctant to accept the amendment but I thank him for telling me about Standing Order 164A. That is helpful but I am not convinced. It is brand new legislation and there are so many issues concerning its operation on the ground. It makes sense to put in a review clause. It is good if the Minister is committed to reviewing and examining the legislation....

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: How many times has Standing Order 164A been complied with? How many reviews have been carried out under it?

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: No, but the Minister has helpfully pointed out the standing order to me. It is being put forward as a solution. How often has it been used? The word "shall" is there. How many reviews have been carried out?

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I am afraid I am.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number and description of projects under the marine biodiversity initiatives with a delayed start in 2017 with an associated underspend of €0.5 million; the commencement and completion dates of each project; the cost of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28199/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Fires (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 85. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 3 October 2017, the overall cost of the fire of Cloosh Valley, County Galway in May 2017; the number of hectares of both forestry and bogland lost; the impact on the flora, fauna and wildlife; the results of investigations carried out by Coillte, his Department or another body; if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all new apprenticeship programmes developed since 2017 will receive the same allowances for apprentices attending college as apprenticeships developed prior to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28842/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new apprenticeships developed since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28843/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices enrolled per apprenticeship programme developed since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28844/19]

Report on the Wards of Court: Motion (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Can we have a copy of the Minister's speech?