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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: Has the witness looked at the cases this year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: To go back, Dr. Singh told us some weeks ago that the September report was approved by him and he was happy to stand over it. Is Ms Galligan happy to stand over the September report?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: The report in September was very different to the one the witnesses read in May.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: Yes. An Garda Síochána informed this committee there was an error and that it related to a slight interpretation difference. Do the witnesses want to comment on that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: We were told six months would be the timeline for completion of the overall broadened review of this. Does Ms Galligan think that is achievable or will happen within the timeframe in light of the other delays we have seen?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: This is my final question because I must leave. We are looking at a specific data set. This concerns the CSO and others, and we have concerns. We have had the breath test issue as well. Are the witnesses aware of any other areas of concern around data and data recording that should be explored further?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: Do the witnesses have any examples of other data fields they feel should be further explored?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: I thank the witnesses.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (6 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications made and amount of tax relief generated under section 848A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, as amended by the Finance Act 2013 in each of the years 2013 to 2017. [10694/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (6 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications made and amount of tax relief generated under section 848A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, in each of the years 2010 to 2013. [10695/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (6 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: 92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if grants or funding are available to community groups to assist in the area of tackling isolation and loneliness; if there are any grants or funding available to assist promoting integration among different groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10693/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Administration (6 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: 246. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the process for a person or body to set up or become a manager of a community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10533/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (6 Mar 2018)
Jack Chambers: 247. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason some community employment schemes are of two, three and six years in duration; the process and criteria for the way in which a person can extend their community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10534/18]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: I thank Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring for attending in difficult weather conditions. My first question relates to an issue I raised with her when she last appeared before the joint committee. I have received feedback from some people who made a complaint to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission that they have hit a brick wall. They have been frustrated and delayed and waited years...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: I refer to the resolution of complaints for people who have been waiting for long periods to have them addressed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: Does GSOC feel it is being used as a delaying tactic by any organisation or group in the public service?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: In the knowledge that there are significant delays at times, does Ms Justice Ring feel they are used to prevent due process for those involved?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: At a previous justice committee meeting, I asked about resourcing and then Carmel Foley responded how GSOC determines it can maximise its resources to ensure the better use of public funds. There was a standard response that we received from other agencies as to how they would do with what they have. GSOC was not overtly explicit about increased staffing requirements and resources before....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: The opening statement referred to breaking the umbilical cord between GSOC and the Department. Is that based on formulating an idealistic governance arrangement, which GSOC would prefer, or is it based on the experience GSOC has had with the Department?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (28 Feb 2018)
Jack Chambers: Is Ms Justice Ring happy with her recent experience of the Department and requests to it?