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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. O'Leary mentioned that in the Abhaile scheme the board played an important role. Has he noticed an increase in the number of people seeking support under the civil legal aid scheme because of the financial crisis we have gone through?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. O'Leary think members of the public are sufficiently aware of the important role played and service provided by the Civil Legal Aid Board if they get into financial difficulties with financial institutions and are brought to court?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 104. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 which requires his Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of his Department; and the policies, plans and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to commence Part 2 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41182/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 142. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality an n-aontaíonn sí leis, ón uair nach labhraítear focal Gaeilge ón stáitse agus ón uair nach dtagraítear don Ghaeilge, fiú i mBéarla, ag ócáidí bronnta saoránachta na hÉireann, gurb é atá á chur in iúl ag an stát ná nach bhfuil an Ghaeilge...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 143. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality an gcinnteoidh sí go dtabharfaidh an stát aitheantas don Ghaeilge ag ócáidí bronnta saoránachta na hÉireann feasta; an ndéanfaidh sí cinnte de seo trí thrácht a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge, i mBéarla, i gcomhthéacs na féiniúlachta a bhaineann le saoránacht na...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 144. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality an gcinnteoidh sí go dtabharfar aitheantas do thraidisiúin iontacha an cheoil in Éirinn sa chur i láthair ceoil a dhéantar ag ócáidí bronnta saoránachta na hÉireann; an ndéanfaidh sí cinnte de seo trí leas a bhaint as ar a laghad amhrán deoraíochta amháin ó...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 153. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 1 December 2016, the number of those appointed detectives in each division that are current firearm card holders. [41871/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 154. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Garda lands at Clonmore, County Tipperary; and if they will be used for firearms training. [41873/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Operations (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 197. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, which requires her Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of her Department;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 205. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the services which will be made available to the refugees due to arrive in Roscommon. [1802/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 209. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines issued and payments received for cycling offences during 2015/2016. [1886/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Language Schools (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his Department's plans for the Test of Interactive English, TIE; when the current tender for TIE expires; if it will be put out to tender again when it expires; if TIE remains an exam accredited and validated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41322/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Strategy Statements (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 526. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 which requires his Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Human Rights (17 Jan 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1451. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 which requires his Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of his...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Paramilitary Groups (16 Dec 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The reason I raised this question is because of the unfortunate man who was murdered in Cork last week. It appears that there is some form of a split in the dissident republican movement in the Republic. It is important the Garda and the security services keep an eye on whether there is an overlap between the gangland activity and paramilitary activity. We also need Garda presence stepped...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Promotions (16 Dec 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The reason this is different from other situations where panels are put together each year is that we are now in a transitional period. We know that the Policing Authority will take over responsibility for promotions to the senior ranks in An Garda Síochána. We welcome that event when it happens. However, it has not happened as of yet. Consequently, responsibility for it still...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Paramilitary Groups (16 Dec 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 3. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken following the recent paramilitary activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40594/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Paramilitary Groups (16 Dec 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: There has been a recent upsurge in paramilitary activity from dissident groups. What is the Minister going to do about it?