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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: When was it advertised?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It is a very valuable Bill; I can see the value in it. I do not have a vested interest, as it happens. In terms of competing amendments, I have different views on them and there is value in both. I disagree with Deputy Wallace on some areas. As Deputy O'Callaghan said, no matter the circumstances, we have to take intoxicating liquor seriously. There is sense in having criteria in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and the status of same. [7777/18]

Third Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Great disappointment has been expressed to us at the delay in the publication of the current report. It is worth stating the process started in 2015 and arguably before that and almost four years will have elapsed by the time the commission completes its work. Many of the survivors of the institutions who had wrongs inflicted on them are reaching an advanced age and they may not be around...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Unclaimed Pensions (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 146. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to pensions and pension funds, part of which predate the foundation of the State; if such pensions could be willed or bequeathed to a successor; and if such pensions could still retain a monetary value which could be claimed. [7329/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Unclaimed Pensions (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to €400 million in old pension funds unclaimed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7330/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Unclaimed Pensions (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman or other offices of the State offer assistance to persons in finding lost pension funds belonging to successors. [7331/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 153. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of reopening the six Garda stations recommended for same by Garda management; and the estimated full year cost of running same. [7056/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 256. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the refusal to reappoint a person (details supplied) to the IHREC board despite meeting all requirements as set out in the criteria. [6925/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the emphasis and prioritisation of corporate governance and managerial expertise over experience in the field of human rights and equality when appointing to the board of IHREC. [6926/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Appointments to State Boards (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 258. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the selection process as a result of prioritising corporate governance; his further views on whether the strongest advocates from a human rights perspective have been excluded as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6927/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policy Reviews (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 263. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of establishing a criminal justice inspectorate; and the estimated full year running cost thereafter. [7045/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 264. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of establishing a sentencing council; and the estimated full year running cost thereafter. [7046/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 265. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of establishing a dedicated a family court system; and the estimated full year running cost thereafter. [7047/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 266. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the full year running cost of Garda youth diversion projects and other youth justice services funded by his Department. [7048/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for completion and publication of the review into the misclassification of homicides. [7119/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the last occasion, prior to meeting An Garda Síochána on 7 February 2018, on which he was updated by An Garda Síochána in relation to the review into misclassification of homicides; and the previous meeting prior to 7 February 2018 at which it was discussed. [7121/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 285. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if salary negotiations will be allowed in the current grade III forensic scientist recruitment campaign. [7421/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 286. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether the lack of success of previous recruitment competitions for grade III forensic scientists was affected or informed by the inability to negotiate salary for new entrants. [7422/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Forensic Science Ireland (13 Feb 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 287. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether he should seek an exemption from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to the rule that starting pay be above the minimum for the competition for recruitment within Forensic Science Ireland; and if he has discussed this with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. [7423/18]