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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely. We will take the briefest of breaks. I know that Ms Feehily and Ms Hall will be as quick as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will now hear from the two remaining questioners.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not think it requires a further response. The point has been made by Deputy Jack Chambers and previous speakers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy is not last. I have not asked my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before we conclude, I will not go over all the issues we have addressed this morning, but I take the opportunity to refer to the committee report we published in December 2016. It noted that the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 makes provision for the Policing Authority to appoint persons to the senior ranks of An Garda Síochána and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has that been done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Almost all. There is still a job of work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The statutory remit of the Policing Authority must be expanded to include the following function responsibility and I ask Ms Feehily to give me a "Yes" or "No" response to the following questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It includes to supervise the functioning of the Garda Commissioner's office and supervise the discharge of functions by the Commissioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has not happened yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It also includes to appoint, supervise and, where appropriate, discipline senior management within An Garda Síochána.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It further includes to establish policies or procedures for An Garda Síochána, including the issuing of policy directives.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It also includes to cause to be published and made accessible to the public all sections of the Garda code and Garda operational policies and procedures with certain exceptions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It also includes to review the adequacy and appropriateness of the policies and procedures which underpin the operation of an effective policing service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Policing Authority (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know that was very rushed, for which I apologise, but I must run. I thank Ms Feehily and Ms Hall for coming before the committee and for addressing these important matters.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Vacant Properties (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 231. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the suite of measures and supports she has available and plans to introduce to encourage existing businesses and new business start-ups take up live occupancy of vacant commercial properties that are having an impact on the viability of existing enterprises along the urban streetscapes and other shopping and commercial zones. [13025/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (20 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the regulations on the disabled drivers' and passengers' scheme to allow drivers of cars bought through a PCP to avail of the scheme. [12928/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (20 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications under the disabled drivers' and passengers' scheme who were refused access to the scheme to date on the basis that the vehicle in question was bought under a PCP; when the disallowing distinction was introduced; the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12929/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (8 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 291. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of funding by the HSE for the genomic sequencing machine in the next generation sequencing laboratory in the Mater hospital; the status of the recruitment of a national clinical director that will have responsibility for developing the services envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10956/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Expenditure (8 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of providing home care services on an annual basis from 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018 by CHO area; the division of funding provided by the HSE on a public versus private basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11174/18]