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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Mr. Joyce, Ms Reilly and Ms Joyce for coming in to the committee today. I extend my congratulations to Ms Reilly on her very important achievement on securing a first class honours degree. Mr. Joyce spoke on the national Traveller education strategy. We all know we need one. What would he like to see in that strategy in order that Irish Travellers can benefit fully from the Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: In her opening statement, Ms Joyce said there needed to be systematic change introduced through the national Traveller education strategy. Is there anything she would add to what Mr. Joyce said that she would like to see as a priority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Joyce. I printed off the recommendations from that committee. I assume I am correct in stating that the last thing she wants is just another glossy publication, which sets out goals that are not implemented.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Ms Reilly's statement emphasised the impact that the restrictions and the closure of schools had on Traveller children. A lot of research has been done around the world on the impact that depriving children of education had on them. Can I ask Ms Reilly to once again emphasise the detrimental impact that she says the restrictions and the closure of education facilities had on Traveller children?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (24 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (24 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent engagement with the United States Secretary of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (22 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 513. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Parole Act 2019 will be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33457/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Expenditure Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 108. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if public expenditure for 2021 is within profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32332/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (17 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 109. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to review the provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. [32331/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not have any questions for the guests and thank them for coming in today. I commend the credit unions on the role they play in financial services in Ireland. Like the Vice Chairman and others in the committee, I believe it is very important that we try to expand the role the credit unions play in the financial services system in this country, whether it is to deal with the issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he will be taking to boost banking competition nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31706/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his attendance at the recent G7 finance ministers meeting in London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 370. To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to reports that the Irish affiliate of a company (details supplied) paid no tax in 2020 on profits of €260 billion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31575/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 540. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the general scheme of the online safety and media regulation Bill does not include a statutory mechanism for persons to make complaints in respect of harmful online content and age inappropriate online content. [31724/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 541. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which a person who is the victim of harmful online content and age inappropriate online content can avail of a remedy; and if the only remedy available to that person to vindicate their statutory right is to institute proceedings before the courts. [31725/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 795. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated amount the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 will cost to fully implement in today's terms adjusting for inflation and accounting for the €397 million figure outlined within the NCSE 2006 implementation report on page 20; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31573/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 926. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to introduce an amendment to the Equal Status Act 2000 and the Equality Act to prohibit discrimination on grounds of socioeconomic disadvantage as provided for in the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 introduced by Fianna Fáil. [30518/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Water Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1213. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the traditional nationwide water safety weeks can proceed in order to ensure that children nationwide continue to learn water safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30499/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the guests for coming before the committee this afternoon and for the submissions given to us. I will start by asking Dr. Foody a question. I am conscious that everything we do must be guided by research and I was interested in and pleased to hear about the research Dr. Foody has conducted. Can she outline for the committee what she believes are the trigger points or catalysts...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. That is fine.