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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Public Order Offences from Alcohol Misuse Perspective: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: That is fine. We have work to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Public Order Offences from Alcohol Misuse Perspective: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A young person can buy 20 bottles of a particular brand of alcohol for €20 in a supermarket, yet one could pay €120 for the same number of bottles of the product in a pub if the group of young people were able to consume the 20 bottles in the evening. There is a significant difference in price. How can one pay €5.50 or €6 for a bottle of alcohol that can be sold...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Public Order Offences from Alcohol Misuse Perspective: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I would know of the issues that Mr. Cribben from the Vintners' Federation of Ireland raised having been made aware of them by the local publicans in my area who would have raised them with me repeatedly, in particular what Sky channels cost, which are extraordinary. When a young person can go into a supermarket and buy alcohol at a cheaper price than water, he or she will be inclined to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Public Order Offences from Alcohol Misuse Perspective: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I will assist the Chairman. If one is drunk, public order issues will arise. I will focus on the first part of my question.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: One of the remarkable outcomes of the economic crisis which was inflicted on the Irish people, as well as on the people of several countries in Europe, has been that those who caused the crisis by adhering to the bible of deregulation, privatisation and liberalisation, and who followed the diatribes of Reagan and Thatcher, won even though they failed our people because their huge gambles in...

Topical Issue Debate: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This topical issue was originally to have been taken last Thursday. Will the Minister of State confirm that he understands the free travel facility has been restored as of yesterday? If that is the case, and it is available again, then that is very welcome. I will be examining this matter in the constituency, but I ask the Minister of State to consider the European Commission's ruling and...

Topical Issue Debate: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have repeatedly raised this issue over recent months and I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise it today. I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, will relay my concerns to his colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton. The Lough Swilly bus company provided a service from Buncrana to Derry city, including all the stops along the...

Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Is that what we are calling it now, a "utility company"?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Like the Minister, I am sure, I found the report a breath of fresh air. One can see the potential for An Garda Síochána if the recommendations are implemented. There is an opportunity to have a policing authority, a strengthened ombudsman and promotion on merit within the Garda where significant changes are required. There are also other opportunities that can be pursued. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Like the Minister, I imagine, I have spoken to many members of An Garda Síochána since the report was published. Broadly, they welcome it. They have made the interesting observation that there was nothing in it that they could not have told us about resources. I am referring specifically to the issue of rosters. There has been significant criticism of the rostering system, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There is some confusion because the most recent report calls for it to be established. If it has been established, it is most welcome. The report represents a real opportunity. In fairness to the Minister, while we have disagreements, she has started the process of reform and the language she has used since she took office has been encouraging. This is an opportunity for her to put her...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 95. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to implement the recommendations contained within the recently published Garda Inspectorate Report on Crime Investigation. [43957/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I want to probe how the Minister will implement the recommendations in the Garda Inspectorate report. Has the Minister established the criminal justice working group as this is a previous recommendation of the Garda Inspectorate? It appears the Garda Inspectorate asked the Minister to establish this entity and the Minister stated in the Dáil that she has done so. Is this correct? The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There are blatant double standards.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Minister for Justice and Equality knows that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I find the Minister’s response incredible. She is Minister for Justice and Equality. In the neighbouring jurisdiction an investigation was carried out by the PSNI and, unfortunately, the case did not go to court. It is under independent review regarding the DPP’s role in it. As the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland is investigating the matters involved, there is an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 92. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of requests for meetings she or her predecessor, Deputy Alan Shatter, received from families or persons seeking justice or alleging miscarriages of justice; and the number of meetings that have been facilitated. [43956/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: My question seeks to establish the number of requests for meetings received by the Minister and her predecessor, Deputy Alan Shatter, from families alleging miscarriages of justice, and the number of those requests that have been facilitated.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: As I have pointed out to the Minister before, a significant number of people contacted me following her intervention in the Maíria Cahill case. Some of these families are alleging cover-ups of investigations into the deaths of loved ones. They could not get a meeting with the Minister's predecessor and cannot secure one with her. The Minister referred to due process. The case she...