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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Liquor Licensing Laws (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for his response. I recognise that this is not a straightforward area. He referred to the public health Acts dating to 1890. When combined with the Licensing Acts, which I think date to 1833, that highlights that we are dealing with an archaic system of licensing laws and also for having music events while at the same time having some alcoholic beverage available to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Liquor Licensing Laws (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I recognise that we have a serious problem with alcohol in this country. The last thing that I want to do is try to reform the licensing system so that pubs can stay open later because they have the excuse of music. We need to refocus the licensing system. Maybe we could do something that was done in the UK in 2005 when it modernised its licensing system. I think the Department of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Liquor Licensing Laws (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the licensing Acts can be amended to provide a separate licence for venues which predominantly provide music; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21102/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Liquor Licensing Laws (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Irish people have a significant interest in music and enjoy attending live events and performances as well as listening to recorded music. It is not unusual for people to want to be able to enjoy an alcoholic drink while attending a music event. Unfortunately, the intoxicating liquor licensing laws are archaic and the cost involved discourages people holding small music events from getting...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in tackling an ongoing feud in Drogheda, County Louth; if he is satisfied that An Garda Síochána has sufficient resources to tackle the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21173/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I want to ask about the dangerous feud in Drogheda that has been ongoing on for the best part of a year. I am concerned, and I know the people of Drogheda are concerned, that insufficient resources were put into policing in Drogheda and that this has allowed this dangerous feud to escalate. I want to know from the Minister what additional resources have been supplied to date by the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Since last summer, there have been 74 connected incidents relating to this feud. This is not something that has recently become known to the public at large. In fact, representatives in Drogheda, Anthony Moore and James Byrne, were in touch with me repeatedly from last summer informing me about the extent of the problem with this feud but, more importantly, also about the lack of Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organised Crime (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the increased resources that were allocated to Drogheda but I do not shy away from making a criticism of the fact it should have been done much sooner. This is a feud that has been going on for a considerable time. The additional Garda resources will be important and useful in trying to deal with the criminality of the gangs involved but, obviously, more is required in order to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister also needs to consider resourcing An Garda Síochána in respect of this. Serious criminals are carrying out these crimes. We do not know whether they are armed but it would not surprise me if they are when they commit these offences. We know that in the northern region there is an armed support unit split between Louth and Donegal. The Minister needs to give serious...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he has taken to provide additional supports to An Garda Síochána to address a number of recent thefts of automated teller machines, ATMs; if tracking devices are being considered for installation in ATMs to address the issue; if additional Garda resources have been deployed to areas likely to be targeted;...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: This question relates to the recent thefts of ATMs. As the Minister is aware, there has been a series of such thefts in recent months, particularly in the Border counties and in the neighbouring jurisdiction of Northern Ireland. What steps does the Government believe it can take to prevent these thefts? In that context, I refer to the provision of additional resources or engagement with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister. These are very serious and organised crimes. It is apparent to anyone who has looked at them that a pattern is emerging. They are crimes which have been taking place in the Border counties and in Northern Ireland. We need to ensure that there is cross-jurisdictional co-operation between An Garda Síochána and the PSNI.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Data (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 24. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of assaults on prison officers and staff working in prisons since 2016; the actions taken to deter these assaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21106/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Policing Plans (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position with regard to the roll-out of a dedicated transport police; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21104/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (16 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that there are sufficient supports for those who come forward to report historic allegations of sexual violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21105/19]

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I also acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of the families of women who died as a result of maternal deaths. Deputy Clare Daly is correct in stating that when people with such a legitimate cause canvass and encourage their Legislature to change the law that has a powerful impact, as can be seen in respect of this legislation. I support the amendments proposed by the...

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The first grouping contains 13 amendments, all of which I will support because they are sensible. Their purpose is to recognise the role of GSOC in investigations it conducts. It is important there is specific recognition within the coroner legislation to recognise the role played by GSOC. Some of the amendments are significant in their power, such as amendment No. 17, which seeks to amend...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that the text in question is not necessary.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that the amendment brings a greater level of clarity to the section.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that the amendment is necessary to clear up a mistake in the original draft of the Bill.