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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The reason I put down this question about firearms is that, a number of months ago, Deputy Declan Breathnach introduced me to a postmistress from a post office in County Louth who had been through an extremely harrowing experience when she was subjected to a raid on the post office, not once, but twice. I am sure the Minister will agree that offences which are committed with the use of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister is correct to state there are certain offences associated with firearms which carry very serious sentences, such as the ones she has identified. However, there are other offences which do not carry the same sentence, such as reckless discharge of a firearm or possession of a firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances. We need to have a codified and consistent approach to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 11. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider putting in place an independent investigation into allegations made against An Garda Síochána in respect of the death of a person (details supplied) and for an independent investigation into allegations made by another person (details supplied). [27624/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The question relates to a request to establish independent investigations into two matters, namely, the death of Shane O'Farrell and the circumstances pertaining to Ms Cynthia Owen and allegations she has made. Both of these cases will be known to the Minister who has communicated with me and the O'Farrell family in respect of the former case. The family is coming near to the end of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: In respect of the Shane O'Farrell case, I am conscious that the Minister has met the O'Farrell family and that her predecessor met the family in April 2014. On foot of the latter meeting, it was agreed that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, would carry out an investigation into the matter. While the family welcomed the investigation at the time, two years and five...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will let Senator Daly go first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning and giving such effective presentations. Like the Chairman, I was not aware of the extent to which deaf people have been subjected to extreme marginalisation, as we heard in the presentation. That is why I think it is so worthwhile that the witnesses are here. I thank Senator Daly for the work he has done in this area. My party will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Feehily for her attendance. In contrast to ten years ago, there are a lot of statutory bodies involved in supervising gardaí, namely, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, the Garda Inspectorate and the Policing Authority. We also frequently have commissions of investigation, which have to be considered seriously, and reports under the Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Thank you.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider updating and strengthening the sentences that can be imposed on persons convicted of possession of firearms with intent to injure and or kill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27377/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 40. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the numbers in the Garda traffic corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27381/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the importance of community engagement and community policing as major factors in determining confidence in policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27378/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to expand the professional development of An Garda Síochána and encourage more members to seek more specialised third level training and qualifications.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27380/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to boost Garda Reserve numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27379/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 105. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the visa application process for persons travelling here from Georgia can be improved so as to enable applications to be expedited and completed in a more efficient manner. [26832/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commencement of Legislation (27 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 952. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when it is intended to commence Part 11 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. [26924/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming. I will get to the core of what GSOC is asking the Oireachtas to do. Is Ms Justice Ring saying that Part 4 of the Act is too cumbersome because the ombudsman commission is required to investigate what are considered very minor complaints which should preferably be dealt with by the Garda as the employer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: GSOC's report says there were 1,990 complaints in 2015. It is a difficult question but what percentage of complaints come within this minor category that Ms Justice Ring thinks GSOC should not be dealing with?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Last year GSOC carried out research into public attitudes to it. Is Ms Justice Ring concerned that there would be a lack of confidence on the part of the public if the Garda was going to be investigating these complaints notwithstanding that they are minor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Can I ask a few other questions?