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Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Fianna Fáil gave people private sector shoe boxes under Part V.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Galway tent.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There were many ways for developers to get around Part V because they wrote Fianna Fáil's housing plan.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: In Fingal.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The National Parents Council is in favour of this reform.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who unfortunately cannot be present, I thank all of the Deputies who have contributed to this debate. The Minister is pleased that the Bill before us has attracted a significant degree of consensus, particularly regarding its key provisions which provide for the expansion of the remit and powers of both GSOC and the Garda Síochána...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (20 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Senator again. While this specific issue falls outside my area of responsibility, I do have responsibility for gender equality. Therefore, I have a keen issue in the issue raised by the Senator. I have explained that members of the Judiciary are not employees but are officeholders and as such do not fall within the statutory employment legislation. Having said that, the issue...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (20 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach agus leis an Seanadóir. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, wishes to thank the Senator for raising the matter and regrets that she is unable to be present for this discussion today. As the Senator may be aware, members of the Judiciary are office holders and not employees, and therefore the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Services Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: At the outset, I wish to assure the Deputy that the Government continues to prioritise the needs of people with disabilities. Responsibility for coordinating policy on disability lies with my Department. However, the implementation of sectoral policy is a matter for a number of Government Departments, with responsibility for provision of services resting mainly with the Department of Health....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (16 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I expect that funding from the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund will become available after approval by the European Commission of Ireland's national programme which should take place in the first half of next year. There will be a call for applications in respect of this. Meanwhile, consideration is being given to extending current projects under the European Refugee and...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (10 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. The Minister regrets that she is unable to be present as she is abroad on official business. The Minister has asked that I emphasise that the initial decision to introduce outsourced safety cameras came after a number of years of detailed analysis and was identified as a key additional...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (10 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Deputy for his contribution. I acknowledge his contribution was not about the effect of the speed cameras. The Deputy will appreciate that the reply as provided indicates the Minister takes the issue seriously and has liaised with the Garda authorities. I am not in a position to discuss the individual cases the Deputy has outlined. The Garda is studying the recent rulings and...

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an rún atá os ár gcomhair um thráthnóna. For more than two decades, successive Irish Governments have provided financial support to build the institutions of a Palestinian state, to promote peace building and to meet the immediate needs of the Palestinian people. The motion before the House calls on the Government to do all it can to assist...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: You said the IMF was not here.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: The Deputy should stop. He is on seriously shaky ground here.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Fianna Fáil’s EMC was its tent at the Galway Races.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Well said.

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: This motion of confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government has been tabled in response to Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence. I take the opportunity to nail this idea that Sinn Féin is a left-wing party. Sinn Féin is an extremist nationalist party. What extremist nationalist parties across Europe do is attach their logo to everything that is popular and reject...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is Sinn Féin populist politics. If Sinn Féin members believe in justice, they should talk to the family of Robert McCartney and the family of Paul Quinn. They say they are in favour of gender equality. They should talk to Maíria Cahill and her family and listen to what she thinks about their protestations on gender equality. Sinn Féin never talks about education....

Order of Business (4 Dec 2014)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: There is no need for concern, Joe.