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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the comments from the colleagues behind me and from Deputy Eamon Ryan in respect of the issues they raised. It is fair to say there is a certain amount of artificiality about what we are now proceeding to do. We are going to deal with amendments in respect of an item of legislation when we do not really know what the core commission will be constituted of. We are heading down a...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: There is a general consensus that we are in a very unsatisfactory position. It is worth pointing out that it was the two amendments tabled by the Government, amendments Nos. 8 and 10, that gave rise to this difficulty. I do not see any way out of this other than the line being suggested by the Ceann Comhairle and which the Minister has advanced. We need to recognise that we need to take...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the Garda cybercrime bureau has sufficient resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/18]

Other Questions: Garda Resources (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: This question is related to the previous question posed by Deputy Aindrias Moynihan. I want to find out the level of resources that have been allocated to the Garda's cybercrime bureau. As the Minister knows, the bureau was set up in September 2016 and it plays a vital role in ensuring that cybercrime is properly investigated. I await the Minister's response with regard to the resources...

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his Department’s plans to deal with the high rate of recidivism among burglars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22646/18]

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister will be aware that burglary and aggravated burglary are two of the most serious offences on our Statute Book. The figures also realise that when a burglary is committed and an individual is convicted of the offence, there is high likelihood that the same individual will come back again and commit further burglary offences. The recidivism rate for burglary is much higher than...

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister. I am glad that the Minister mentioned the Irish Prison Service. Data from the Irish Prison Service shows that recidivism rates in respect of burglary and related offences is at 79.5%. This is the highest rate for any offence and it is considerably above the overall rate for recidivism of 62%. I also raise this question in the context of the recent comments by...

Other Questions: Recidivism Rate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree with the Minister on that point. He is correct that if any person coming out of prison can get a job, it can reduce enormously the prospect that he or she will become involved with criminality again. Unfortunately, however, the statistics reveal something more serious. The Irish Prison Service data reveals a huge high rate of recidivism of individuals who are committing burglaries....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I am fully aware that the Garda Commissioner has statutory responsibility for Garda training, the Minister has political responsibility for An Garda Síochána. As such, I cannot directly question the Garda Commissioner but I can directly question the Minister on behalf of members of the public, which is what I am doing. It is important to note concerns raised by the Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I appreciate the Minister's response, he has not answered my simple question. Is the statement by the Garda Representative Association that up to 50% of members of An Garda Síochána do not have the training qualification that would enable them to engage in high-speed chases correct? I and other Deputies have asked this question of the Department numerous times but for some...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 28. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if reports from an organisation (details supplied) that up to 50% of front-line gardaí cannot participate in high-speed chases or use sirens due to the fact they do not have basic training will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Many members of the public may not be aware of the fact that in order for members of An Garda Síochána to engage in high-speed chases in Garda vehicles and to use flashing blue lights, they are required to have competency based driving, CBD, level 2 training. According to recent reports from the Garda Representative Association, up to 50% of members of An Garda Síochána...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Mr. Toland and the rest of the witnesses for coming before us this morning. I want to talk briefly about the inspectorate's review of child sexual abuse. Obviously, it is a matter of extreme concern not just to this committee but to all of the Oireachtas and all of the public. Two statistics are particularly worrying. The report found that 66% of all recorded sexual offences in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Are there many sex offenders in the community today who are not being monitored?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Toland mentioned that one of the findings was that there was an insufficient online Garda presence at the time of the review. Obviously, it is very important to have an online Garda presence to identify crime taking place on the Internet. Has there been any improvement in this? What level of further resources would Mr. Toland like to see from the Garda online?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Inspectorate (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes, of course.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which he plans to respond to the recommendation in the recent Garda culture audit (details supplied) that more members be appointed to the rank of sergeant to deal with the perceived supervision vacuum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22647/18]

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

Jim O'Callaghan: 67. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address reports from an organisation (details supplied) that up to 50% of frontline gardaí cannot participate in high speed chases or use sirens due to the fact that they do not have basic training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 71. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons given anti-social behaviour warnings in 2016 and 2017 by children and adults; the number of anti-social behaviour orders sought in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22648/18]

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Ó Snodaigh gave the impression that I wanted to have no lay involvement on this body. That is not correct.