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- Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: What assistance is being given to Forensic Science Ireland to facilitate it in overcoming the large backlog of cases it has when it comes to testing illegal drugs that have been seized by An Garda Síochána?
- Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: Forensic Science Ireland plays an invaluable and important role in our criminal justice system. When gardaí seize a substance they believe to be a drug, they have to send it for testing. They send it to Forensic Science Ireland and it carries out the test to determine whether the drug is illegal and what is its make-up. I tabled this question because there were recent reports in a...
- Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome that measures will be taken to address this backlog. I welcome that there will be recruitment of extra personnel. While it may not get much media coverage Forensic Science Ireland carries out a highly important role. The drugs section of the laboratory primarily deals with two types of cases: section 3 prosecutions, which are for simple possession of drugs and section 15...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being put in place to tackle rural crime, especially against farmers. [33149/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: What measures will the Government introduce to deal with the ever-increasing problem of rural crime, in particular, crimes against farmers involving the stealing of agricultural equipment and other devices on their farms?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: Many party colleagues who represent rural constituencies mention to me the major problem of crime in rural communities, particularly that perpetrated against farmers through the theft of agricultural equipment. Deputy Cahill recently brought a delegation from County Tipperary to discuss with me ongoing crime issues in the county. This issue is not confined to Tipperary but affects all...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: The information I am receiving from colleagues does not support the Minister's statistical analysis. It suggests that a significant problem remains and that the decline in crime, as indicated by the Minister, has not occurred. The Minister also indicated that he wishes to support community-based support groups. This support is important. The Minister will have received an email from the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: We have addressed the issue of policing but I still believe there are further steps to be taken in that respect. Of course, terrorism cannot be responded to just through policing. The State must also have adequate intelligence services in place. It is probably time for us to consider whether the intelligence services we have need to be updated, reviewed or improved. In the context of the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: 24. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional measures have been taken to strengthen security in the wake of the recent London and Manchester attacks. [33148/17]
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: These are the Minister's first oral parliamentary questions as Minister for Justice and Equality. I have wished him well before and I wish him well again now. It is appropriate that I start by asking the Minister a question in reference to the safety of the Irish public. Have additional measures been taken to strengthen security in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in London and...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Anti-Terrorism Measures (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: Since the terror attacks in Manchester and London, there has been a heightened sense of concern in Ireland. There is a concern as to whether we are sufficiently prepared to meet the challenge of modern terrorism. That concern was added to because one of the individuals involved in the killings in London had lived in Ireland for a while. On a positive note, we have members of An Garda...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017) Jim O'Callaghan: We supported this Bill on Second Stage and I commend Deputy Madigan on introducing it. There are, however, a number of issues with it. The main issue is that the Bill proposes to change the time period during which people must live apart from each other. The current situation, which goes back to 1996, is that people have to live apart from each other for four out of the previous five...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017) Jim O'Callaghan: Too fast.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017) Jim O'Callaghan: Since we are dealing with the amendments on the Schedule, I should indicate, and Deputy Madigan is going to come back, that in reference to the good point made by Deputy Jack Chambers, it may be appropriate to put down an amendment on Report Stage to remove the word "and" so that it reads "separate or apart from one another for a period of years". The Minister of State has a concern that...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017) Jim O'Callaghan: What about what Deputy Chambers said, namely, that it makes it more difficult?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017) Jim O'Callaghan: But they have to be apart anyway, which is the case at present.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Carol O'Farrell for coming before the committee. She stated in her opening remarks that she believes she is a well regarded barrister. I want to confirm that I know she is. I wish her well in the office. Ms O'Farrell mentioned there being a potential increase in derelict site appeals. What is the nature of the derelict site appeals that come before the Valuation Tribunal?...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: From Ms O'Farrell's experience, has there been an increase in appeals in respect of derelict sites during the past four years?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Valuation Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (12 Jul 2017)
Jim O'Callaghan: Thank you.