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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In the area of personal insolvency arrangements, the ISI is not seeing constructive engagement by the banks with the Act, in particular sections 64 and 98.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. O'Connor is saying that the banks are not communicating with PIPs to let them know what type of deal would be acceptable to the banks and instead seem to be sitting quietly and waiting for PIPs to devise proposals that they then reject. Is that Mr. O'Connor's assessment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: What is Mr. O'Connor's opinion on why that guidance from banks has not been provided?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does it disturb Mr. O'Connor that the banks are not constructively engaging with the issues around PIAs and is it having a detrimental effect on the operation of the Act?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In many instances, legislation is introduced to deal with a social problem. That was the purpose behind the introduction of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. In Mr. O'Connor's opinion, do the banks seem to regard that legislation as an inconvenience that they should try to circumvent or do they not recognise the social problem that the Houses are trying to resolve?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: We need to change the law to compel banks to engage with this process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy McGrath's Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Mr. O'Connor.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 280. To ask the Minister for Health the reason dieticians are not available in the Dublin region to work with children diagnosed with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45054/17]

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will publish a new statement of strategy in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44213/17]

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: If the Minister listens carefully to this question and gives a proper answer to it, he will see that it relates to a proposal that could have the effect of reducing his workload. As those of us who cover the justice and equality portfolio and are members of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality are well aware, the breadth and jurisdiction of the Department of Justice and Equality is...

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is welcome that a statement of strategy for the years from 2017 to 2020 will be published later this year. It is worthwhile for the Department of Justice and Equality to take time to consider issues and to assess how it should make progress. For far too long, the Department has operated on the basis of the next crisis on the list, such as an issue pertaining to the Garda...

Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is appropriate for consideration to be given to the reallocation of responsibility for certain areas for which the Department of Justice and Equality is now responsible. This should not be done to reduce the workload - that is the wrong expression - but to ensure all areas within the Department are given thorough and full consideration. I note what the Minister said about his "active and...

Other Questions: Departmental Bodies Establishment (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I still do not know the answer to my question. I still do not know when the Legal Services Regulatory Authority will be operational. I note that there are very important provisions in the Act. Part 6 will set out the new regulatory regime and the basis on which complaints can be made by members of the public. I do not know when it is going to be up and running, but members of the public...

Other Questions: Departmental Bodies Establishment (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he expects the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to be fully operational; and when it will be regulating the legal profession. [44211/17]

Other Questions: Departmental Bodies Establishment (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: In July 2016 the Minister's predecessor, now Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, signed the commencement order to begin the operation of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority and a chairperson and a board were put in place. Some 15 months later, the authority is not operational to hear complaints from the public about members of...

Other Questions: Departmental Bodies Establishment (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I fully appreciate the fact that the Legal Services Regulatory Authority is an independent statutory body, but that does not mean that questions cannot be asked of the Minister and that he cannot provide the answers for the House. It is difficult for Deputies to get answers unless we table questions to the Minister, being the appropriate Minister. In the case of An Garda Síochána...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The reason I tabled the question is because I was recently contacted by a mother in my constituency who told me that her 15-year old son was out one Saturday afternoon on his bicycle, he was stopped by a group of other teenage boys who took his bicycle and as if that was not enough they then proceeded to punch him. As a result he required significant dental reconstructive work but, worse, it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister is correct in stating there are robust provisions but they apply in respect of an assault being committed by an adult. If I am assaulted or the Minister is assaulted there will be issues in respect to that but it appears to be different when the assault is perpetrated on young teenage boys by young teenage boys. I read a report recently in The Sunday Timeswhich said there had...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (19 Oct 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to bring forward new measures to deter criminal assaults on young persons under the age of 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44322/17]