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Topical Issue Debate: Cultural Policy (29 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am a little disappointed that the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is not present. I respect Ministers of State and do not generally have a problem with them, but there is not even a Minister of State present from the specific Department, which is somewhat disappointing. A number of weeks ago in Cork, over the course of a glorious sunny bank holiday weekend, there were...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am not moving the amendment.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It is Fianna Fáil votes that-----

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: To follow on from what Deputy O'Callaghan said, to press the amendment would have the effect, as would the previous related amendment, of doing away with the Irish language qualification or the desirability for proficiency in the Irish language. I will ensure that one of our Senators resubmits the amendment in the Seanad because it is a good model, and I appreciate Deputy Daly's comments in...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 15:In page 10, to delete line 28 and substitute the following:“(h) 3 lay persons appointed under section 15(3) (the General Lay Appointments), and (i) 3 lay persons appointed under section 15(3) (the Diversity and Social Inclusion Appointments).”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I withdraw the amendment.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes, it is important.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: If any Deputy thinks about it seriously, it is quite frequent for Ministers to pass through three Dáil Stages and indicate on Report Stage that they will introduce substantial amendments in the Seanad to deal with substantial policy issues. That is not unusual. It is not even remotely unusual.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Seanad is being asked to resolve a complication between two amendments that is essentially mathematical. I know many Deputies do not have much respect for the Seanad, but-----

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: -----I am sure it is well within the gift of the Seanad-----

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: -----to resolve this issue.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It is well within the gift of the Seanad to resolve what is essentially a mathematical issue. During the course of these subsequent amendments, we will tidy up anomalies that currently exist and have nothing to do with last night's amendments, but to do with votes won by Deputies Clare Daly, Wallace and O'Callaghan on Committee Stage. They will rectify the inconsistencies that were created...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Deputy Darragh O'Brien is the one who is keeping them in there.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Unlike the recent Fianna Fáil speakers, I agree with Deputy O'Callaghan that the only sensible way forward procedurally is to proceed as the Ceann Comhairle has outlined. The Deputy's colleagues may not agree with him but I think that is the sensible approach. What happened last night was unfortunate. It was a combination of the sequencing of the amendments and then an amendment being...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Information and Communications Technology (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am keen to identify some of the issues highlighted in the review. Six items have not been not implemented at all, six have been partially implemented and four have not been satisfactorily addressed. The Garda Inspectorate has said this is disappointing and has had a negative impact on the services currently delivered to victims. A total of 66% of all sex crimes reported to the Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Information and Communications Technology (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister referred to the information technology aspect of this and obviously that is relevant. However, addressing this also involves resources of time and ability. Again, I make the point that technology is available but it is not being activated because the resources do not exist. Mr. Toland appeared before the committee this morning. He welcomed the protected services bureau...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Information and Communications Technology (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered the updating of Garda information and technology systems with the specific aim of tackling child abuse online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22725/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Information and Communications Technology (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This morning, representatives of the Garda Inspectorate appeared before the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. One of the key points raised in the discussion was a review of recommendations made in a 2012 report dealing with the approach of An Garda Síochána to child sexual abuse cases. The review found that only half the actions the Garda Inspectorate required the Garda to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis na bhfinnéithe as bheith anseo. I apologise but I will have to depart in three or four minutes to take part in an interview so I will have to be very brief. If it is any consolation, as it happens, one of my priority questions for later concerns the updating of Garda IT systems with the specific aim of tackling child abuse online, so I will raise some of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to core Garda units in Cork city Garda division compared to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/18]