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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Feehily and I thank the members for their participation, and Ms Hall and Ms Tomelty for their engagement with us this morning. The committee will suspend for one minute before going into private session to deal with housekeeping matters, and there are some important issues to be discussed. I would appreciate if the members would stay with us.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Feehily and Deputy Wallace. I have some questions myself. I am minded of Senator Conway's dogs on the street. It is apparent to me, and I think other members will concur, that there is a universal view on the situation around breath tests and the falsification of the numbers carried out, that because of its universality - it did not present in a district or region, it was right...

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In regard to individual members' disposition, we accept that.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have one last speaker who has not contributed so far and Deputy Wallace has indicated that he would like to make a brief supplementary comment. If anyone else wishes to comment please say so as this is my last call. I call Senator Ó Donnghaile.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Deputy ask them together, please?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have been listening very carefully to the line of questioning and have heard what has been what and I can only ask that Ms Feehily-----

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----do what she can.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will come back to the Deputy again if needs be but I wish to bring in other members as well.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Those are, as we described them here last week, and not inappropriately, the missing children. Has Deputy Daly concluded? Does she want to add a further point before we go on?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ms Feehily may make a final comment before I move on to the next member.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before calling Deputy Daly, I confirm that Deputies Ó Laoghaire, Chambers and Brophy and Senator Conway would like to show.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Mick Wallace.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Members can choose to ask individual questions, although Deputy Wallace has asked a group of questions. I hope Ms Feehily has been able to note all Deputy Wallace's questions.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He will come back to you on them.

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...

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]