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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The lack of action in this area is difficult to justify. As Deputy O'Callaghan said, the first Bill was brought forward by the then Minister, Deputy Shatter, more than seven years ago now. The scale of the harm that gambling can do has been laid bare before the public in recent times. In many instances, it has devastated families and individuals. There is a clear need for action. Ireland...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the direct provision model going forward; and if he will discuss recent events regarding new centres. [49877/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The issue of direct provision is once again in the public eye. I will take this opportunity to condemn entirely the quite disgraceful arson attack that took place in Moville. Having said that, while the issue is in the public domain and is being discussed, it is my view that direct provision is a deeply flawed and broken model. It effectively warehouses those seeking asylum in this country...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: While I acknowledge movement on certain issues including the right to work, although I am of the view that it is not entirely perfect, there are still very significant issues. Direct provision is a model that has been criticised roundly by NGOs and the public at large as being far from fit for purpose, particularly for families. I fear that in future years we will hear many stories about it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In the long run the value for money aspect would change substantially because the property or asset would be permanent rather than something that is constantly renewed and paid for. Tendering does not suit that kind of process. The State should intervene directly and seek to provide permanent accommodation. Acting in conjunction with NGOs or housing associations should be an option on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Inquiry (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made towards giving effect to the vote of Dáil Éireann on establishing a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied). [49715/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Protective Services Bureau (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the development of protective services units within An Garda Síochána. [49719/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will discuss the most recent developments in relation to community CCTV schemes. [49716/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation that governs the regulation of bailiffs, or those acting on behalf of a bailiff or the courts. [49717/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (29 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to ensure that residents in direct provision centres are being advised of their right to vote in local elections in 2019; and the way in which contact with candidates will be facilitated in order that residents can engage fully with the democratic process. [49718/18]

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis na Teachtaí McDonald agus Cullinane. I commend the Labour Party and in particular Senator Bacik on bringing the Bill through the Seanad and into this House. We are very happy to support the Bill and we hope to see it pass as soon as possible. The fight to ensure pay equality is another step in the battle to ensure equality between women and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I apologise. I had to step out for a chunk of time in the middle of this meeting to attend another meeting. Many of my questions are likely to have already been covered, so I will read the transcript. If any of my questions has been addressed, the witnesses can feel free to refer me to the transcript and I will pick out their answers myself. I wish to follow on from Deputy Wallace's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: On my next question, I will start with Dr. Fitzgerald–O'Reilly. Ms Counihan and the other witnesses might wish to add to the response. Dr. Fitzgerald–O'Reilly says there is a lack of research on the effectiveness of electronic tagging. That being the case, I presume there is limited research, be it on a low scale or with poor quality controls. What does the research that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I might add something to that. I wish to refer to the Parole Board. It occurs to me that, on a practical level, any electronic system is only as good as the human resources behind it to address a breach of registration or conditions. I am not sure whether the research reflects this. We have enough difficulty in this jurisdiction with breaches of bail. Very often it is not the bail...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have two final questions. My first is open to whomever wishes to answer. Is the proposed Government legislation strong enough in situations where somebody is notified and information is passed on to somebody to whom it should not be passed on and there is a breach of the circumstances in which that notification should happen? Is that covered under data protection law? Do we need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My final question is mostly for the Probation Service. It is about an issue that presents occasionally. It is very likely it was covered earlier and, if so, that is fine. In circumstances where someone with a high profile committed sexual offences and there is media commentary, it sometimes becomes an issue of controversy based on a phantom in communities or inaccurate rumours. It is an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The overall picture for mental health and disability assessment is very poor with 37,000 waiting for a first assessment and 78% overdue. The Taoiseach tried to distract from that earlier by pointing to the Cork and Kerry CHO as a scapegoat, stating that he did not believe it was under-resourced. This debate is about the services being under-resourced and the issues relating to staffing....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Even accepting the number the Minister of State has outlined, it is a scandalous situation. He is talking about 2,400 being on the list nationally with 656 of those in the Cork and Kerry area. That is only one area out of nine, yet it amounts to more than one fifth of the national list. Some 174 children and their families have been waiting for in excess of 12 months to be seen. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 297. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Galway (Mill Street) and Salthill Garda stations in each of the years year 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of community gardaí for each year during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48970/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Reviews (27 Nov 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 544. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 13 November 2018, the amendments required to Part 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; if this will require further legislation; her deadline to amend this Part; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49321/18]