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Data Protection Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire. Beimid ag obair leis go pointe áirithe. Tá roinnt amhrais orainn faoi chuid mhaith den Bhille. Déanfaimid iarracht déileáil leis na deacrachtaí sin trí leasuithe a mholadh ar Chéim an Choiste. This is significant, complex and lengthy legislation. From our point of view there are still many concerns....

Other Questions: Garda Reports (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the report by An Garda Síochána in relation to an incident (details supplied) in County Louth; and his further views on the need for a public inquiry into the matter. [16541/18]

Other Questions: Garda Reports (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister published in the past month the report of a review into events in Omeath in October 2015 in which Garda Tony Golden was killed, Siobhán Phillips was previously wounded and Cravan Mackin took his own life. It was a shocking case. Garda Tony Golden was a very popular community garda. I would like to hear the Minister's response to the need for a public inquiry into this...

Other Questions: Garda Reports (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I would agree it is the case that the report clearly underlines that Garda Tony Golden was beyond reproach and a very valuable community garda. Notwithstanding that, significant matters of public interest are raised by the report and the events in Omeath in 2015. The report acknowledges, in particular, that the two incidents of domestic violence were not recorded properly by the Garda and...

Other Questions: Garda Reports (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister spoke of allegations but what I quoted are statements of fact outlined in the Garda's report. The Minister has repeatedly made reference to GSOC. It is stating very clearly that it does not have the resources or the capability to reach this. That is not a satisfactory answer for the family or with respect to the matters of public interest. This is clearly an issue that needs...

Priority Questions: Rape and Sexual Offences (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the proposed review of rape and sexual offences trials; the terms of reference and scope of the review; and his plans to consider matters such as consent in co-operation with other Departments and legal representation for defendants. [16606/18]

Priority Questions: Rape and Sexual Offences (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The trying of sexual offences and rape cases has been much discussed in recent times. While some of it relates to a case taken outside this jurisdiction, it is still a fact that the number of cases brought in this jurisdiction from complaint to criminal conviction is very low, at in or around 8%, and that there are deficiencies and problems in how cases are tried. I wrote to the Minister...

Priority Questions: Rape and Sexual Offences (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the Minister, but it is important that people outside the House have a clear understanding that this will not be a box-ticking exercise in response to events and that this could end up as being just another report. We must ensure it will be a report that delivers. The number of complaints that proceed to a conviction is about 8%, which is extremely low. The recent revelations on...

Priority Questions: Rape and Sexual Offences (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister has still not answered what I thought was a relatively easy question, namely, when he intends the process tol be completed. In addition to the review, other actions can be taken before it is completed, given that legislation is passing through the House. Women's Aid has proposed that there be a "no contact until contact is safe" rule arrangement. The Domestic Violence Bill...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have a question on the same matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 72. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to core Garda units in the Cork city Garda division compared to 2010; and his views on same. [16544/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 85. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí allocated to core Garda units now compared to 2010; and his views on whether consideration should be given to reviewing the 2021 Garda strength targets. [16542/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the roll out of his Department's community CCTV schemes; and his plans to ensure schemes can proceed. [16540/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 83. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to ensure that residents of direct provision centres are being advised of their right to vote in local elections in 2019; the way in which contact with candidates will be facilitated in order that residents can engage fully with the democratic process. [16543/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 520. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for setting the tendering of Garda youth diversion projects, GYDP, at a divisional level; if he has assessed the impact of such a measure on community-led projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15253/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 521. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to eradicate or limit the number of second referrals to GYDPs; and his rationale for doing so. [15254/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 522. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to publish the evaluation report of GYDP structures. [15255/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 562. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the capital allocation for his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2023; the areas in which this funding will be spent in each of these years; and the particular projects and particular areas of investment in this regard. [16098/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (17 Apr 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 563. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of bringing all gardaí on salaries below €32,000 per annum up to that wage. [16099/18]

Appointment of Members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I want to echo the final point made by Deputy O'Callaghan. It is vitally important that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is an organisation which is very vocal and not afraid to rock the boat and provide criticism where fair criticism is required. That is particularly important given that any organisation or body of the State can offer mild criticisms or observations about how...