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Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ní dóigh liom go mbeidh sé sin go léir ag teastáil uaim ag an am seo den oíche. A number of years ago, we passed a constitutional amendment in the State which at its heart had the commitment that the interests and welfare of the child would be a paramount concern. It was a significant statement and it is consistent with the intent in this Bill. Our...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I know the Minister of State is sincere and that problems predate his appointment by some distance. There is a lot of discussion about prevention, and rightly so. It is vitally important to resolve this crisis and prevention has to be at the fore. It is going to take many years to build this system properly. There will be prevention in schools and in the wider community. That is going to...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This has often been described as a crisis and it is no longer in any way a controversial statement. The state of mental health services is very clearly a crisis and an emergency. Last week we saw the RTÉ programme "The Big Picture - Young and Troubled"; it was an excellent piece of public service broadcasting. The matter enters the heart of the public debate every so often, but for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Guarantee (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount drawn down to date of the Youth Guarantee funding from the EU. [18804/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Staff (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is possible to register with an ETB as a registered tutor for drama, music or otherwise; and the procedure for such registration. [19029/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 205. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for employment permits from asylum seekers that have been made in the past month; and the number of successful applications. [18839/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 379. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the progression of the transitional justice for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18718/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card Data (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 418. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 939 of 20 March 2018, the purpose of the latest tender by her Department for facial recognition software; and her plans to expand the use of public service cards beyond SAFE level 2. [18719/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Loans (1 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 464. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to allow county council mortgage holders who are first-time buyers and in the early stages of their mortgage to avail of the same rates as the first time buyers on the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme. [18986/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Tuesday's "Prime Time" programme focused on a particularly shocking case of abuse and a failure on the part of State agencies. I take this opportunity to commend Rachel Barry and the women who asked to be identified as Amy and Sarah on their bravery. I have raised the issue of resources in the area of child protection before. However, no shortage of resources could ever excuse this level...

Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank Marie for her service over many years. As others have said, it is extraordinary service on Marie's part and also her family. I hope she has many happy years retirement with her family, her husband Paddy and her children and grandchildren. Marie's neighbour, Deputy Denise Mitchell wishes her all the best. Regardless of whether Marie was serving Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil or...

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Information is, clearly, part of this. I have already said that it is disgraceful that she was the last to know, as was the delay before she was informed. It appears that there was almost a battle between the doctors and CervicalCheck as to who had the obligation to tell her. That is wrong. It is disgraceful. However, there is more to this than knowledge. Professor John Shepherd is one...

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: What about the US contracts?

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I, too, raise the case of Vicky Phelan. Anyone who watched or listened to her making a statement outside the Four Courts yesterday could not help but be moved by her heartbreaking words. Mr. Justice Cross described Ms Phelan as one of the most impressive witnesses he had ever encountered. She is a remarkably brave and courageous woman and I extend solidarity and support to her and her...

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I echo the comments of Deputies Adams and O'Callaghan. Domestic violence is a particularly heinous crime. In Ireland, our understanding of it as a society has evolved in recent years. It is not terribly long ago that it was not possible for someone to be charged with raping a partner or spouse. It is extraordinary to think that this was ever the case. There has been a lot of change since...

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Sinn Féin will also support the amendment. The amendments proposed on Report Stage are generally drafting amendments. I commend the quick progress of the Bill from the Seanad onwards. That is because of the desire of organisations such as Women's Aid, the Rape Crisis Network and SAFE Ireland to see it progressed. A great deal of good work was done in the Seanad. I commend Senators...

Nurses' and Midwives' Pay and Recruitment: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I commend Deputy Louise O'Reilly on drafting what is a very detailed motion which sums up many of the issues that exist in the sector. I met in recent weeks with the chief executive of Cork University Hospital and representatives of the INMO. There are many things they do not agree on but there was clear agreement on the issues that exist around the recruitment and retention of nurses,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the representatives of An Garda Síochána present. The witnesses stated that they accepted the evidence given by Ms Lois West and Ms Laura Galligan and that it could be relied upon. Is it the same case with the evidence given to this committee by the head of the Policing Authority, Ms Josephine Feehily?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I refer to what was stated by Ms West when she appeared before this committee. She said the report, which I think is the same as that referred to by Deputy Daly, that she drafted in respect of the homicide review was submitted on 11 April for onward transmission to the Policing Authority. Will the witnesses confirm that is the case? I understand it was also discussed at a meeting of senior...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My understanding is that senior Garda management were aware of the concerns of Ms Galligan and Ms West from, at the very latest, 13 April. Is it fair to say senior management were aware of concerns that existed within the Garda data analysis service at that time or earlier?