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Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: The Minister favoured the Rits report over the Verrimus report and undermined the latter. No. 17 - he has not sought or received confirmations or assurances from the Army and gardaí regarding an assessment as to whether authorised or non-authorised surveillance took place with regard to the bugging of GSOC's offices; No. 18 - he eventually ordered a weak review by Mr. Justice Cooke but...

European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: Two weeks ago the latest round of US-EU negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, took place in Brussels. The lack of transparency in these talks is outrageous. Negotiating documents and stakeholder contributions are not published; neither are the agendas nor minutes of meetings. This is in stark contrast to public statements made about the talks by...

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: That is not what he said in response to the police Bill last July.

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: At this stage we are used to the Minister's approach to dealing with the Garda controversies over which he has presided. His approach consists of blanket denial for as long as possible in order to save face, followed by partial admission on a drip-drip basis through his favourite media, which hide the real extent and seriousness of the issues arising, misrepresentation of the facts and the...

Other Questions: Fishing Communities (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: Fishing boats between 12 m and 15 m are practically non-existent in Wexford. The fishermen who got on to me reckon there are 50 boats working inshore, but only one of them is between 12 m and 15 m. Most of the 12 m to 15 m fishing boats work off County Donegal. However, the fishermen who have suffered the most are those with smaller vessels. They claim they have lost between 200 and 300...

Other Questions: Fishing Communities (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I realise the Minister has a limited amount to spend and that €1.5 million will not go far among the many fishermen affected. Will he, however, prioritise giving the maximum help to those who most need it, namely, the smaller guys? It looks to me that the guy who is better off with his larger boat and who can probably better take the knock is getting more help than the guy with the...

Other Questions: Fishing Communities (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the scheme of assistance for pot fishermen is capped at 50 pots for boats under 12 metres, rather than 100 pots as is the case for 12 to 15 metre boats in view of the fact that the vast majority of vessels affected by recent events are under 10 metres in length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/14]

Other Questions: Fishing Communities (26 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: My question refers to the fact that the smaller fishermen who work from the coastline out to the six-mile limit are being penalised because their boats are too small, which seems unfair, given that they are in most need of the Minister's help. I ask him to give his views on the matter.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: We know no military aircraft has been checked, despite the fact that the Government jet, when used by the then Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, was searched at Dulles Airport in Washington a while back. The Minister has indicated that I should come up with the evidence to prove ammunition is passing through Shannon Airport that should not be. I am not the Minister for Defence. If the Minister...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: It is difficult for us to know if the airport is being used at all times in an appropriate manner when we do not search the aircraft. It defies all rationality that we assume that what the Americans tell us is true. Any keen follower of foreign affairs would know that the same people would say mass. The recent revelations about the National Security Agency, NSA, and what the Americans have...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 138. To ask the Minister for Defence the reason Defence forces personnel were stationed in front of US warplanes at Shannon airport on 22 February 2014 and 2 March 2014; and if any inspections of the aircraft took place. [12966/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 127. To ask the Minister for Defence in relation to the recently announced recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces, if he will be reviewing the admissibility criteria in relation to the visibility of tattoos; if there will be an appeal mechanism in place for persons whose application to the Defence Forces is refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13082/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I understand the rule with regard to the visibility of neck tattoos was introduced in 2012. Will the Minister consider reviewing it? Is an appeals mechanism in place for individuals refused entry on these grounds?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I am referring specifically to the case of Lee Walker from Wexford town. Originally, he passed the test in Cork but did not make the final list at the time. When he went for the test last year he passed the interview, fitness test and medical test but on the second occasion it was deemed his tattoo was too high, even though he showed me pictures in a still position and with his head tilted...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister. I received a letter from Lee Walker and if it is okay with the Minister I will forward it to him.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 135. To ask the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the surveying, listing and ongoing monitoring of protected buildings in the Defence property portfolio falls within the remit of the local authority, the number of meetings and level of engagement that took place between the Defence Forces property section and Kildare County Council in relation to these matters over the past five...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Battle Groups (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 144. To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No.12 of 6 February 2014, relating to Ireland's participation in EU battle groups, his views on whether the triple lock has been substantially weakened by the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006; and that if Irish troops are committed to take part in a war it is highly unlikely that they will only be involved for 120 days. [12967/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 146. To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the progress of the technical assessment of dwellings in the Curragh Camp; when the report is expected; if he will convene a multi-departmental meeting with representatives of the Departments of the Environment, Community and Local Government Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and Kildare County Council to discuss the way...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (25 Mar 2014)

Mick Wallace: 809. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the technical assessment of the Curragh Camp dwellings; if he will consider organising a cross-departmental meeting to include the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in addition to representatives from Kildare County Council, in order to discuss...