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Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test Waiting Lists (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I appreciate the Minister's response. While I raised this in relation to my own constituency, the Minister said there are fewer than 100 staff dedicated to this nationally, which seems to me a meagre number. It is no wonder that there are such waiting times. Averages do not properly capture the picture because some can get tests quite rapidly if they are in a position to avail of a...

Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test Waiting Lists (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: As a result of legislation introduced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, the driving test for learning drivers is becoming more exacting. The standards expected have increased, which is welcome and Sinn Féin has supported all the legislation the Minister has introduced. It is now necessary, for example, to ensure a fully qualified driver is always in a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Page 119 of the programme for Government states we will support and enhance the management and conservation of inshore stocks of fish. The Lough in Cork city is a well-renowned beauty spot and a vibrant location for wildlife and fisheries. Since last Thursday, some 400 dead carp, many up to 20 years old, have been removed, resulting in a significant amount of concern given the value locals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a report was prepared for the GSOC directorate regarding work practices and case management in the Longford office of GSOC following concerns expressed in 2016 regarding work practices. [20733/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases discontinued in the past year under section 93 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. [20734/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases advanced under section 101 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 in the past year. [20735/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the GSOC office for its south team is adequately secure physically, technically and electronically for staff, exhibits, records and other materials. [20736/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is permitted for GSOC staff to use GSOC vehicles and to claim expenses for personal use or for use outside of GSOC business. [20737/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that have been seconded from An Garda Síochána to GSOC; the responsibilities of each within GSOC; and the responsibilities they have for the investigation into certain issues at Templemore Garda Training College. [20738/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if allegations have been made since 2014 of serious misconduct against staff based in or undertaking duties in the southern region of GSOC; if so, if those allegations have been investigated; the position regarding those allegations; and if members of staff have been disciplined since that point. [20739/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there was a public interest investigation under section 103(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 into the discharge of a weapon at Cabra, Dublin 7 in November 2017; and if not, the reason therefor. [20740/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is generally the policy that GSOC would investigate the discharge of a weapon by a member of An Garda Síochána under section 103(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. [20741/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of investigations under section 103(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 into discharges of weapons by members of An Garda Síochána that have been undertaken by GSOC in the past three years. [20742/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have been found not guilty of an offence by reason of insanity and have been discharged from the Central Mental Hospital in each of the past 12 months; and the offence or offences that person would have been charged with in each case. [20743/18]

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Tá seans ann go rachaidh mé ar aghaidh beagáinín níos faide ná 15 bhomaite. Níl a fhios agam faoi na daoine eile. I commend Deputies Jim O'Callaghan, Jack Chambers and Anne Rabbitte for this timely and important legislation. Our betting legislation is from the 1930s and 1950s and has been out of date for a long time. I note what the Minister of State...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have been a member of Scouting Ireland for almost 20 years. The last engagement we had in this room was in a more positive context. We are dealing with more weighty and serious issues on this occasion. Despite my membership I have a wider responsibility to the public and my constituents in respect of the use of public funding and child safeguarding. My experience has always and ever...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Could Mr. Elliott make a general comment on the standards of child protection and safeguarding in Scouting Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Has Mr. Elliott been satisfied with the support and assistance he has received from-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is an admirable attitude. Turning to the representatives of Scouting Ireland, there has been a decision to withhold the drawing down of funding. My understanding is there is enough funding to keep the Scouting Ireland organisation running at its current level until about June. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Very good. There are two questions-----