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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Building Programme (13 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of the proposed Limerick Prison development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/18]

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank all Members who contributed to this debate, which has been valuable. It is apparent that the majority of Members of Dáil Éireann believe there should be a statutory investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Shane O'Farrell. As I make my contribution and as I listen to other Members make valuable contributions, at the forefront of my mind is the family...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes that:— on 2nd August, 2011, Shane O'Farrell was killed while cycling home when he was struck by a car driven by Zigimantas Gradzuiska; — previously, on 11th January, 2011, in Monaghan Circuit Court, Mr. Gradzuiska was convicted of theft, and his sentence was adjourned for one year, with the judge stating that if he was convicted of other...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Section 65 of the Garda Síochána Act sets out that there should be three commissioners in GSOC. It also sets out how those commissioners should be appointed. They should be appointed by the President but, before he or she appoints them, two hurdles have to be overcome. First, the individuals have to be nominated by the Government. As the Minister indicated, there is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the special needs assistants provided to an organisation (details supplied) can be maintained at the current level rather than having two full-time special needs assistants and one teacher removed from the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24450/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 23 May 2018, the approximate number of anti-social behaviour orders issued by An Garda Síochána in each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24539/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 484. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel in Roscrea Garda station to date; the number of personnel that were stationed there five and ten years ago, respectively; if his attention has been drawn to the downgrading of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24695/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 489. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24762/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Guardian Status (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 491. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the position of a central registrar to maintain a record of statutory declarations of guardianship in Ireland can be created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24795/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Guardian Status (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 547. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to the establishment of a central register here to maintain a record of statutory declarations of guardianships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25615/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 537. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants nationwide on the Garda PULSE system to date by bench, penal and committal warrants; the year in which the number of those outstanding were issued, in tabular form; the number of outstanding warrants by type in each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 538. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of warrants issued in the past 12 months that were executed; the number that were executed within three, six or 12 months, respectively; the number of the remainder that are outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25506/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 546. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for Garda vetting for voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he can require those embarking on a de facto new build to contribute to a ring-fenced fund to repair damage to the roads caused by such construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24296/18]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Seán Barrett said the same.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree with Deputy Ryan. The approach that is being proposed undermines the political system and the legislative system. We have gone through the tortuous process of trying to put together a commission that will be responsible for advising the Government. At the same time, we are saying the commission should not have anything to do with certain appointments because they are too important....

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will accept the Minister's invitation to speak. He is correct; I did comment publicly on the fact that a small grouping such as that proposed in the Bill had been used in making appointments to the Office of Chief Justice and the Office of President of the Court of Appeal. I welcome the appointments. I congratulate the Minister on making what are good appointments. However, what has to...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: That is irrelevant.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister is not a commentator on whether individuals are appointed to judicial office. The Minister decides to nominate people and the President appoints them. It is inexplicable, and no explanation has been provided, as to why judges have not been appointed of the Court of Appeal. I have a strong suspicion as to why it has not happened. It is a political reason to appease one Member...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Hear, hear.