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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the Tánaiste and her officials to the meeting. I apologise but I do not know the subhead under which the issues I wish to raise arise but I am sure the Tánaiste will be able to locate the required information relatively quickly. The overall Vote for the Department has been increased by 4.7% this year. In regard to Garda vehicles, 200 were replaced in 2014; 493 in 2015;...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: It is very welcome and certainly noticeable that the vast majority of the vehicles are less than four years old. I would highlight in particular the high-speed response units. I have predominantly seen traffic and armed response units but I am sure there are others. They are not just a morale booster for the gardaí themselves but also for the public. However, I notice that 31% of...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: I appreciate the Minister's response. Could I have a general comment from her on the GoSafe contract and its performance? According to figures I was reading yesterday, there has been a reduction in the air support budget for An Garda Síochána, namely, the two Garda helicopters. Perhaps I misread the figures. Could the Minister address that and outline whether the replacement...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: Perhaps the Minister covered my other question and I missed it - the point in respect of the age profile of the helicopters.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: Is there a minimum number of hours in the GoSafe contract for the operator to perform? What is that figure?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: We will be here all day otherwise.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: My point is similar.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: No. I will leave that to my colleague beside me. The improvement of courthouses across the country is very important and this budgetary allocation is very welcome, particularly for the courthouses the Minister named. Ongoing maintenance is important and, while I have not set foot in Tralee courthouse, the one in Swords is also notable. I raised the courthouse with Mr. Ryan and he spoke...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: Under which Vote does the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner fall?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: In light of the report issued yesterday and the significant 59% increase in funding in the Estimate for the Data Protection Commissioner, it is clear that the office is being inundated with work. While the funding increase is welcome can the Minister comment on whether, given the volume increase and the report published yesterday, it has sufficient resources to deal with this unprecedented...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: Please correct me, Chairman, if I am raising this question at the inappropriate time. The Forensic Science Laboratory is located in Phoenix Park. If I am not mistaken it falls under the remit of An Garda Síochána rather than the Office of Public Works, if so, is there any net effect on budgets?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: I have raised it under the wrong heading but will there be any financial benefit to the Department or the Garda as a result of vacating that building and or will it be utilised?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 Apr 2017)

Alan Farrell: 29. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to address the issue of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane; the detail of his Department's engagement with the local authority to resolve this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18347/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Data (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 365. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the unpaid finances due to the State by religious organisations under the redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20253/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 496. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of known category 1 properties affected by pyrite; the average cost of remediation under the pyrite remediation scheme for each household and for each property type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20477/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 647. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to accommodate the increase in passport applications; the waiting times for applications and renewals to the normal waiting period; if he will consider increasing staffing levels at the Balbriggan passport office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20257/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 1039. To ask the Minister for Health his or the HSE's plans for the provision of a day hospital in Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20250/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Administration (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 1040. To ask the Minister for Health the methods used by his Department to identify communities in need of primary care centres; the selection criteria for such communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20255/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 1287. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to secure the future of post offices with particular reference to post offices in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20252/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (2 May 2017)

Alan Farrell: 1367. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received under the sports capital programme by local authority area, in tabular form; the level of engagement experienced by his Department at the public workshops on the application process prior to the closing date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20256/17]