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European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: They are not my words but those of the Attorney General.

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: I never interrupted the Minister but he has that habit. It will not wash with the industry. The Minister is there to protect the industry, but now he and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, and the Government are here to protect Europe. Now let us stand up and protect the industry. He should give us a commitment tonight that he will sit down with all representatives to work out a...

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Nineteen days.

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: I thank all who have contributed to the debate. As a Donegal Deputy, I am extremely pleased and proud that four of the five Donegal Deputies have come in here and contributed to the debate, namely, myself and my colleagues, Deputies McConalogue, Pearse Doherty and Pringle. I thank them for their support. We would get the impression from listening to the Minister that this is all about...

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: I move:That Dáil Éireann resolves that the European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 89 of 2018) be and are hereby annulled. It might be necessary to reaffirm my party's position for the Minister because the perception is being put about that we have a different agenda. Our agenda is that we do not oppose the introduction of the penalty...

Other Questions: Garda Stations (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: I have no doubt about the Minister's commitment to ensuring that Donegal would receive a fair and equitable share of gardaí. In 2009, Donegal had 488 gardaí. The Minister gives the most recent figure as 294, down approximately 20% since 2009. I know there have been difficulties over the years but the Minister hopes to have a total of 21,000 gardaí by 2021. There have been...

Other Questions: Garda Stations (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Are the 1,400 or 800 recruits net, taking retirements into consideration? That looks very good but I doubt whether it is the case. I presume the Minister has given us the gross number. The refurbishment of the Garda station in Donegal town is absolutely necessary. I am pleased that progress will be made. Donegal town also has a problem with numbers. The Glenties station has been...

Other Questions: Garda Stations (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: 35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers within the Donegal division to date; his plans for improving Garda numbers within the county in the years ahead; his plans for maintaining and improving Garda stations within the county; if he will consider designating Glenties station to its former district status; and if he will make a statement on the...

Other Questions: Garda Stations (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Will the Minister for Justice and Equality update the House on the current situation on Garda numbers in Donegal, the programme for the maintenance and improvement of Garda stations and the consideration that is to be given to the Glenties Garda station, which was a former district headquarters, and if this should be reopened?

Business of Dáil (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Before we commence questions to the Minister for Justice and Equality, I remind the House that we are supposed to convene at 10.30 a.m. In addition, Members should not wear emblems in the House; it is not acceptable. It is not my rule; it is the protocol.

Business of Dáil (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: It is 10.40 a.m. The House is due to sit at 10.30 a.m. and while I acknowledge I am speaking to the converted now, it is up to those responsible to take this into consideration to ensure business commences at 10.30 a.m. The Minister has one hour and 30 minutes normally but he will have less than one hour and 20 minutes now.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (23 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: 76. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for Donegal town Garda station to date; the improvement plans for same; the staffing numbers he plans for the station; if he will consider designating Glenties Garda station to its former district status and by extension improving Garda numbers in south-west and west County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Amendment No. 9 has been ruled out of order.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: I wish to clarify those who still have two-minute slots and can speak if they so wish. They are Deputies Danny Healy-Rae, Barrett, Michael Collins, Eamon Ryan, Ó Snodaigh, McGuinness and Harty.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Go raibh maith agat.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy-----

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: The time has expired.

Other Questions: Scoileanna Gaeltachta (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: An bhfuil ceist ghairid ag an Teachta?

Topical Issue Matters (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Kathleen Funchion - in regard to the department of psychiatry, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, and the recent report on conditions there; (2) Deputies James Browne and John Lahart - the need for the Minister for Health to...

Other Questions: Departmental Priorities (22 May 2018)

Pat Gallagher: Thank you Deputy. There are two more questioners.