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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Toland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Deputy Alan Farrell be kind enough to allow me to let Deputy Clare Daly in? She had indicated earlier one last, small supplementary and I know she has to leave at 10.30 a.m. for another pressing appointment. I do not want her denied.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Alan Farrell and thank him for facilitating Deputy Clare Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will take Deputy Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Mr. Toland comment on Deputy O'Brien's observation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy O'Brien had an earlier brief supplementary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Toland very much. He stated earlier that the resource allocation report published in 2010 referred to the need for a national computer-aided dispatch system. That was almost seven years ago. The crime investigation report in 2014 also recommended "the procurement of a computer-aided dispatch system to accurately record calls for service and enable the effective deployment of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is exactly the phraseology I used in my most recent question to the Commissioner last week. I asked whether she is such a champion, and she said she is. I hope that proves to be the case. Mr. Toland has used strong language in terms of his assessment of the system across the board. He said it was "highly inefficient and negatively impacts on the deployment of resources". It is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the committee, I would like to extend a sincere thanks to Mr. Toland and Ms Fisher for their co-operation with us. I was creating an easement by saying an hour might do it but we have just clocked two hours. That underscores the huge interest in this meeting. I hope all members feel they have been properly accommodated during the question and answer session. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State indicated that the Department has set up a dedicated unit to consider the impact of Brexit. That is important but the situation we are talking about is not post the moving of Article 50 by the British Prime Minister, the reality of the crisis facing the mushroom industry is immediate. The producers cannot wait until after March 2017. We can already measure the...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ronnie Wilson.

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Who is taking this matter?

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat. I do not exaggerate when I say that the Irish mushroom industry is in peril. Of the 60 growers in operation at the time of the Brexit referendum in Britain and Northern Ireland, at least six have since ceased production. With 80% of Irish mushrooms destined for the British market, the decline in the value of sterling vis-à-visthe euro of almost 20% since the...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yet another budget has passed, although it is not needed as the mechanism to address my issue. People with disabilities and real difficulties are still asking where is the replacement for the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant. There is nothing there and it is one of the critical areas this budget has failed to address. What can the Taoiseach tell the Dáil in respect...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of all of those affected, I urge the Taoiseach to do so.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Budget 2017 provided the Government with an opportunity to invest in and create a fairer economy. It could have been about cutting the cost of living and improving our public services and infrastructure. Ar an drochuair, a mhalairt a bhfuair muid. The budget is not about what is best for our people, economy and services. It will not end the crisis in health and housing, it will not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have received an apology from Senator Black, who is indisposed. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to have an engagement with Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan, the Garda Commissioner, on the priorities and challenges for An Garda Síochána in the near future. The joint committee has identified oversight and accountability of An Garda Síochána as one of its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat Commissioner O'Sullivan. The committee will now engage directly with the Garda Commissioner and her colleagues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will take members individually. This is a single session, so each member will have the opportunity to stand alone.