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Other Questions: Law Reform Commission Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the Law Reform Commission's report, Consolidation and Reform of Aspects of the Law of Evidence, published earlier in 2017. [24339/17]

Other Questions: Law Reform Commission Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In January, the Law Reform Commission, LRC, published its report on the consolidation and reform of the law of evidence. Does the Minister or her Department have proposals in respect of that report and does she intend to introduce legislation as suggested therein?

Other Questions: Law Reform Commission Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for her response. I tabled this question because the LRC's report, which was published last January, is extensive and contains many useful proposals on how the law of evidence could and should be reformed. It is important to note that this is not just an issue of interest to people operating in the courts. We want to make the laws of evidence more efficient so as to...

Other Questions: Law Reform Commission Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree that this should not be rushed into, particularly as it will require careful consideration. However, we cannot just let the report sit there or make no proposals. One of the report's interesting proposals is the suggestion that the Minister for Justice and Equality should publish statutory codes of practice for expert witnesses. This needs to be considered. The Tánaiste has...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I recognise and commend the courage of Garda Tony Golden, who gave his life in service of the community. In October 2015 he was fulfilling his duties in accompanying Siobhán Phillips to the house to assist her in regaining her possessions. He paid the ultimate price that a member of An Garda Síochána can pay and deserves to be commended for his bravery. However, it is also...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the fact that a public interest investigation is being commenced by GSOC. However, I have a concern that it may drift on and we may not get an ultimate report for a number of years. It is important that measures are now put in place within An Garda Síochána to ensure full communication between different branches and stations. If a very dangerous individual has been...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I look forward to reviewing the second progress report when the Minister has an opportunity to publish it. I do not suggest it should be possible to implement recommendations overnight but it is important to keep a constant and vigilant eye upon the recommendations contained within the reports. If we do not, we will get into a cycle of producing one report after another. Valid criticism...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recent television programme on the murder of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24669/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: On 20 April last, RTE broadcast a programme about the circumstances and events leading up to the murder of Garda Tony Golden and the serious maiming of Siobhán Phillips, which took place in October 2015. The programme raised many issues of significant concern, and I wonder if the Tánaiste could make a statement on the matter and how she proposes the issues can be dealt with.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the 2015 Garda Inspectorate report Changing Policing In Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24668/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Before I put my question to the Tánaiste, I wish to express my revulsion and that of all Members of Fianna Fáil at the attack in Manchester. Deputy Micheál Martin mentioned this matter earlier today. It was a terrible and cowardly attack on young people who were out enjoying themselves yesterday evening. As justice spokesperson for the largest Opposition party, it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Inspectorate Reports (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: A week ago, the Government announced the full membership of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland chaired by Ms Kathleen O'Toole. We welcome the individuals who have been nominated to serve on that commission. The commission is a sensible idea and will benefit policing in Ireland. For once, we will have an opportunity to look at policing without having to do so through the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Workplace Relations Services (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the provision of an independent ombudsman for members of An Garda Síochána akin to the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. [24340/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 61. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the role her Department and the agencies under its remit play in cyber security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24338/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of additional initiatives being taken in the wake of the various international terror attacks over the past 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24337/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to create a separate security apparatus to divide the police and State security functions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24336/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 101. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons taken to the complaint referee under the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 and the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009; and the number of complaints that were upheld. [24121/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (23 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 119. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new CCTV installations at key locations along the road network and in urban centres in each county or local authority area since May 2016 in tabular form; and the funding provided for each. [24194/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel currently engaged in cyber crime policing in An Garda Síochána, both attested gardaí and civilians. [23744/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Garda cyber crime bureau was established; the number of personnel in same to date in 2017; and the rank of each garda member involved. [23775/17]