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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not want to take too much time but wanted to say to Deputy Ó Laoghaire that for section 2(a) to be triggered under the proposed Bill, one would still have to have a conviction for a relevant offence within the period of five years. There would not be a situation where somebody could be refused bail without having been convicted of a relevant offence. That is my assessment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not take anything personally, Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank our guests for attending, for their submissions and for the efforts they have made in this area. I listened very carefully and, while I disagree with some parts of what was said, I will take them on board, as I will the comments of my colleagues. I am slightly concerned that we got into a broader discussion about penal policy, rather than the specifics of the Bill, and this is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (4 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 258. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are still sworn gardaí and sergeants performing administrative tasks that could otherwise be carried out by a suitably qualified civilian, thus freeing up gardaí for more operational roles in view of the recent comments by a person (details supplied); when these administrative roles will be completely...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (4 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 261. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of bench warrants issued in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of those which remain unexecuted in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50885/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (4 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 608. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn by Tusla to difficulties in 2017 in recruiting staff to work in special care units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50410/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (4 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 609. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that prior to 1 January 2018 the special care units were not operating at full capacity due to staffing difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50411/18]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have three questions pertaining to the Supplementary Estimate. The largest increase outside of Garda pay and administration arises in respect of the justice and equality Vote, with an increase of €15.6 million for criminal legal aid. I note the comments the Minister made in this regard. Does this increase in the number of certificates being granted arise as a result of an increase...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the prisons Vote, an increase of €2.4 million has been provided for compensation. Is that compensation for prisoners or prison officers? Why has a significant increase been provided?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: It relates to prison officers' claims. Is there any explanation for the significant increase this year on what was originally estimated?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Garda Síochána Vote, an increase of €700,000 has been provided for witness expenses. What is that? Does it relate to gardaí going to court and getting expenses in respect of that?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Fitzpatrick referred to the Garda compensation scheme, which is a very important statutory scheme for gardaí injured in the course of duty. Is there a proposal in the Department to introduce new legislation in respect of that? If so, when is it due to be introduced?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister of State is not the first Independent Member to have an interest in justice legislation but, unlike the others, he has a good chance of getting agreement in certain areas. The substantive part of the legislation is about amending the Punishment of Incest Act 1908. After the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act was enacted last year we had the anomalous position whereby men...

Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Data Protection Act 2018 in order to protect a child's personal data from being processed for marketing purposes and to provide for related matters. I know the mere mention of data protection legislation will send shivers down the spines of most Deputies. I am pleased to say that the Data Protection (Amendment)...

Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister of State for the reply but the Government's delay in this area is simply unforgivable. As I said in the opening question, it was in 2011 that the then Minister, Deputy Shatter, announced plans to change the law on gambling. In 2013, the Department of Justice and Equality published the general scheme of a Gambling Control Bill which was expected to update the 1956...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister of State is right that it was in January 2018 that the Cabinet approved several proposals to update the 2013 general scheme. It approved the proposal to establish an independent regulatory authority, which we support, for control and regulation of the gambling industry. We are told that this interdepartmental working group has met on five occasions since January 2018. What...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the delays in publishing the gambling control Bill, the general scheme of which was published in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49603/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: In 2011, the then Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, announced plans for new legislation on gambling. Unfortunately, however, no new legislation has been enacted by the Houses of the Oireachtas. It is important that we progress legislation in respect of gambling, which is causing significant social problems and which must be regulated. What is the reason for the delay with...