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Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: We would not have an ISIS if the US was not behaving-----

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: In December, it was reported that President Higgins raised the issue of human rights violations with the Chinese President during his visit. Last month, the Taoiseach spoke highly of the legacy of the former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mr. Séamus Mallon, and Mr. John Hume, and stated that both were outstanding examples of persons who were unafraid to stand up for human...

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: -----and, overwhelmingly, they miss the target. In one case in Yemen, it took seven drone strikes before the US killed its target. In those strikes, as many as 164 persons died, including 11 children. In Pakistan, 221 persons, including 103 children, have been killed in attempts to kill four men, three of whom are still alive - the fourth has died from natural causes. Not only is...

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: Is the Taoiseach going to shake hands with a man who personally orders the pointless execution of scores of innocent children and say nothing, or will he, like Mr. Mallon and Mr. Hume, stand up for human rights, equality and dignity?

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: Sorry?

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: I have not got one here. I apologise I cannot speak Irish.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: I would appreciate it if the Taoiseach could answer me in English.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: Maybe we should be speaking German given that they are running the place now.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: It will not work.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Taoiseach cannot hide behind Irish. The issues I have raised are important for everyone who lives on this planet. Matters have got out of control. There is no logic to how the US military machine is operating. They may be giving us jobs here through American business but it does not change the fact that we should have a problem with children being murdered and slaughtered in the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: -----and criminalises those who are brave enough to serve the public interest and expose the abuses of power. The Taoiseach has said in this House that whistleblowers should be respected and protected. Will he raise this point with President Obama and ask him to show Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden and others the respect they deserve rather than treating them as criminals for...

Other Questions: Irish Music Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: 7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures she is taking to promote the commercial, educational and export possibilities of the indigenous music industry here, which according to a recent report commissioned by the Irish Music Rights Organisation could open up significant opportunities in the short, medium and long term; if her Department has studied the Canadian...

Other Questions: Irish Music Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Irish Music Rights Organisation, IMRO, report is the latest in a long line of studies calling for the strategic development of the Irish music industry and repeating a number of recommendations on how to nurture our home-grown musical ability through education, training and promotion abroad with a focus on new talent. To date, policy-makers have almost completely ignored these studies....

Other Questions: Irish Music Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: The tax exemptions of which the Minister spoke are for people who are already on their feet in the game, whereas IMRO has focused on those trying to start up. These are the people who need to be helped. The report recognises the difficulties faced by early career musicians and has called for business training and financial support. Most of those starting their careers in the cultural...

Other Questions: Irish Music Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: Although the Minister says the people in the music industry are valued, due to the lack of structure, they do not feel that their worth is being recognised. Has the Government examined other countries such as Iceland, which responded to its financial crash in 2008 by investing in a creative economy? Iceland's creative industries contribute as much to the country's economic turnover as the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: 37. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures she will take in to implement the recommendations of the recent report, The Socio-Economic Contribution of Music to the Irish Economy and, in particular, the promotion of arts within the context of employment creation and creative industries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10190/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Charter (10 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: 329. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda Síochána codes of conduct in place to guide Garda conduct when dealing with persons with disabilities; her views on having the official Garda Síochána code of conduct published in the spirit of transparency and the public interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10307/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: 330. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the policies and procedures surrounding EvoFIT, the new Garda facial recognition software, particularly relating to the compilation of its database; her views on the compliance of Garda policy and procedure with data protection laws in general; if EvoFIT and policing policy in this regard have been specifically pre-checked for compliance with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Inspectorate Reports (10 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: 331. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to discuss in Dáil Éireann the Garda inspectorate report into serious crime, dated November 2014; if she and the Garda Commissioner are both committed to implementing every one of the 200 recommendations therein; if she will provide a time frame and an update on the progress that has been made on implementing each of those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (10 Mar 2015)

Mick Wallace: 332. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide for discussion of the recent report of the Garda professional standards unit into the cancellation of fixed charge notices; her reason for not publishing a redacted version of the second report; her plans to introduce legislative changes on foot of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10310/15]