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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Would it cover something like a residents' association or would that be too small?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Like the Minister, I will start with the easy part by agreeing with his decision to accept amendment No. 36. Amendment No. 37 proposes to delete paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) from section 35(1). However, it would simply move them to section 35(2). Amendment No. 38 which would insert the three paragraphs dealing with limitations and access to personal data, strict time limits and specific...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: My concern is that the legislation will be so impenetrable that individuals will not be able to move without consulting lawyers.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (2 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Before the Minister responds, I would like to give a general overview on section 37. It is appropriate that there is a statutory scheme which deals with the processing of data which is being carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority. I will not support the amendment which seeks to delete paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of that section. One of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Cycling Facilities Provision (1 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for his response and I agree that cyclists are particularly vulnerable road users. However, what I have not heard from the Minister is a commitment that he and the Government will take steps to improve road safety for cyclists. The Minister mentioned some figures in his answer. Unfortunately, he cannot get away from the fact that infrastructure spend in 2017, which...

Topical Issue Debate: Cycling Facilities Provision (1 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Two weeks ago, on 18 April, a 19 year old man, Mr. Harry Boland, was knocked down and killed while cycling on the Stillorgan dual carriageway. His death was a terrible tragedy for his family. I offer my condolences to his parents, brother, extended family and all of his friends. I bring forward this Topical Issue and mention the death of Mr. Harry Boland because, unfortunately, his tragic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 193. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to each Garda station in each division within the Dublin metropolitan region in 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19017/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (1 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 231. To ask the Minister for Health the reason priority patients on the orthodontic waiting list are not being seen within one year; if the waiting list initiative for orthodontic treatment will be revised in order that priority patients are afforded treatment within one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/18]

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the passage of this legislation through both Houses of the Oireachtas. The Minister is correct in stating that it is significant legislation. We need to recall that it is 22 years since the first domestic violence legislation was introduced back in 1996. We had amending legislation subsequently in 2002. It is important that the Oireachtas updates legislation in respect of this...

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I support the amendment. It makes sense. The whole purpose of the legislation is to ensure that individuals who have already engaged in the process of application to the court under the Domestic Violence Act 1996, as amended, are in a position to continue with those applications. As such, it is very important that there is no suggestion that those applications are in any way invalid...

Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I support the amendments. Amendment No. 2 seeks to amend the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act in order that offences under the legislation we are introducing now are included. That is appropriate. It is also appropriate that proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act should be excluded from the terms of any prospective mediation. Section 3 of the Mediation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Mr. Nugent for attending again this morning. I am conscious that he was present in mid-February when we asked questions on the homicide review. I will not ask any questions I asked previously. However, I want to ask others on the homicide review because of developments since the delegates were last here. Since Mr. Nugent is the face and voice of An Garda, I will address my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: What did he think of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. Nugent believe that the content of the evidence they gave to the committee was accurate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does he believe it was reliable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does he believe that this committee should rely upon it and act on what those witnesses said to us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The evidence they gave to the committee was that, in effect, they were tasked with the job of conducting a review. They brought it to the attention of the Garda executive in November. After that, up to September 2017, they were virtually ignored. Is that acceptable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Why does the delegation believe that the work of those to whom I refer was not given sufficient attention by Garda management?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: As a civilian within An Garda Síochána, does Mr. Nugent believe that there is a certain disregard for civilians within the force who are doing work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does An Garda Síochána now accept that the work that was being carried out by Ms West and Ms Galligan was being carried out in a professional capacity?