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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I know that, but in this-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Just briefly, with regard to intelligence-led policing when it comes to policing the far right, what role do informers play in intelligence-led policing? Does the fact that something may come to light as a result of informers influence whether it would be an offence or be pursued? We have seen in this country a number of occasions, particularly in the North, that informers have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Would confidential informants or confidential intelligence assets be allowed to commit crimes to protect their confidential nature?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I asked about the training that takes place within the Garda on how the far right carries out its business. Is the manner in which it disseminates information to the community part of the training on how the far right operates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: One last question popped into my head while Dr. Coxon was speaking. She said that the incitement to hatred legislation was very difficult to prosecute. In what way? Is it the commitment it takes to build up evidence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: There is a difference between unpopular and wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: For the sake of argument, if someone is distributing a leaflet around an area and online that is full of untruths and lies about immigrants and subsequently, a couple of weeks or months later, a place in that area mysteriously burns down, surely that leaflet plays into the incitement that was used to carry out that particular crime.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: There are people who put out that information about that home. Is that not a crime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I wish to ask about the social media companies coming in to give evidence on this matter. How do we proceed with that now?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Hospital Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 4. To ask the Minister for Health when the model 3 hospital pilot sites study will commence; how long it will last; how will the results of the study will be assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 6. To ask the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to improve the recruitment for all grades involved in CAMHS in order that fully resourced teams can be in place across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9414/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 24. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the neurology/epilepsy nursing phone support service at CHI Crumlin has been curtailed to one hour a day, three days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7778/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 44. To ask the Minister for Health his Department's plans for the role out of the community paramedics position within the Ambulance Service; the impact they can make on casualty admissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9412/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 64. To ask the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to increase the number of GPs available in the country; if all options are being taken to recruit from abroad to fill the gap in service; how the increase in population has increased the demand for services as well; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9413/24]

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Deputy Joan Collins for bringing forward such important legislation and to her staff for all the work they did on this. I fully support this legislation to oblige employers to make contributions from the wages of an employee to a trade union of his or her choice if requested just as they already do with pension payments and other voluntary contributions as has been outlined by the...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: May I have a copy of the speech?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason additional payments are now required for two Chinese nationals (details supplied) who have been working in Ireland for a number of years and currently have valid work permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9619/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Attendance (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if supervision should be provided by the school for a child (details supplied) who arrives at school by bus at 8:50 and was told there would not be a teacher there until at least 9am; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9654/24]

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I would like to echo the words of the Ceann Comhairle in respect of Deputy Collins. It is very true and important. I thank the Minister of State for the opportunity to speak to her on the Bill and I thank Deputy Ward for tabling it. I fully support this legislation for the regulation and reform of CAMHS under the Mental Health Act 2001. I am extremely disappointed with the Government's...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I am disgusted at the recent arson attacks. Attacks like these are devastating for a community to witness and they do not reflect the feelings of a community, only the hate of a handful of individuals. These individuals claim to care about the safety of a community, while, at the same time, they are burning its buildings to the ground. The only thing these people care about is spreading...