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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In reply to an earlier question of mine, Dr. Shannon said the report was presented to the Garda Commissioner in March. Can he tell us who all the recipients of the report were?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For clarity, is it that Dr. Shannon presented his report to the Garda Commissioner and she, in turn, forwarded to the Policing Authority, rather than being sent directly by himself? He was commissioned by the Garda Commissioner to carry out the audit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Shannon for that clarification. Perhaps he would deal with Deputy Daly's questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Dr. Shannon wish to make any closing comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Shannon for his work in preparing the report. He acknowledged Cian in the Visitors Gallery and other colleagues and I thank him for that. I also thank him for his presentation and for his forthright and thoughtful responses to the questions and contributions of members. This will not be the last time that this committee will address his report and its findings and...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I raise again the long-awaited scheme to replace the mobility and motorised transport grants. I heard the Tánaiste's earlier response but I have been told on numerous occasions that the heads of the Bill would be presented shortly. We do not even have the heads of the Bill, yet the Tánaiste is saying she expects the legislation will be enacted before the end of the year. Is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his address and for his visit to Monaghan and the other Border counties yesterday. Much of what has been said today concerns what scenario we are to face, in that, it is in the future and the negotiation must conclude - if it is to conclude - successfully. However, the reality for many people in this State is that the decision of the British people to leave the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his address and for his visit to Monaghan and the other Border counties yesterday. Much of what has been said today concerns what scenario we are to face, in that, it is in the future and the negotiation must conclude - if it is to conclude - successfully. However, the reality for many people in this State is that the decision of the British people to leave the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his address and for his visit to Monaghan and the other Border counties yesterday. Much of what has been said today concerns what scenario we are to face, in that, it is in the future and the negotiation must conclude - if it is to conclude - successfully. However, the reality for many people in this State is that the decision of the British people to leave the...

UK Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week during an exchange with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt, MEP, European Parliament Brexit co-ordinator, I told him that the economic consequences of Britain’s decision to leave the EU was already being felt in Border communities such as my own in Cavan and Monaghan. It is common knowledge that some of the weakest economies on the island are along the Border and, therefore, require the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 243. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current and capital expenditure by Waterways Ireland in each of the years 2014 to 2016; the estimated level of current and capital expenditure for 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40607/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Staff (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 244. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of employees that have moved from the OPW to Waterways Ireland in the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40608/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 267. To ask the Minister for Health the amount recouped through the ancillary state support facility under the nursing home support scheme for each year of its operation; the amount owed by participants in the nursing home support scheme that are availing of the ancillary State support facility; if the collection of funds owed under the ancillary state support facility has been unable to take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 268. To ask the Minister for Health the obligation he or the HSE has to engage with the public or patients regarding health service planning, for example on the reconfiguration of acute hospital services; the legislative or statutory basis for this obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40157/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 269. To ask the Minister for Health the avenues available to persons to be involved in decisions regarding health service planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40172/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that exist in County Mayo for young persons with an intellectual disability who have just turned 18 years of age for their continuing education and development; the further supports which exist or are planned; the number of applications that have been made in County Mayo for day services for young persons with an intellectual disability; the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 440. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to address the signalled difficulties being experienced by poultry farmers regarding TAMS II grant approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40609/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 449. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fibre to the premises, FTTP, connections in County Monaghan; the number of new connections that have been made in each of the past four quarters; the average connection cost; the eircodes connected; his plans for FTTP connections in the next four quarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 460. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce the required 24 hours notice that passengers with a disability must give to travel on an Irish Rail service; if so, the amount of time the notice will be reduced to; the timeframe for these changes to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40158/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent issues relating to An Garda Síochána: Discussion (27 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask everyone please to switch off all mobile phones as they interfere with the sound recording system. The purpose of today's meeting is to meet with the Policing Authority to discuss a range of issues relating to An Garda Síochána, including the falsification of Garda breath test data; the handling of senior Garda management promotions; following last week's committee meeting...