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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?

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

Jim O'Callaghan: No.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes.

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

Jim O'Callaghan: Many people who have complaints against An Garda Síochána come to Members of the Oireachtas. We are conscious that we only get a partial hearing of the circumstances relating to such complaints. However, many of them say they have been to GSOC, which is where we tell them they should go, but their complaints have not been completed and no conclusion or report has issued. What is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her proposals to reduce the fee charged for a naturalisation application; the total fees applicable should an applicant be successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24577/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when sections 149 to 161, inclusive, of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 will commence; if there are impediments to their taking effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25778/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Legal Services Regulation Act, SI 65 of 2015, which was signed into law in December 2015, will be given a commencement order regarding sections 149 to 161, inclusive, dealing with the regulation of legal costs. [26030/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 182. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 3,200 new members of An Garda Síochána to be recruited on a phased basis over the next four years that will be recruited in 2017; the expected cost of the 2017 recruitment in 2017; and the full year cost of same. [26201/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 186. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the full year cost of increasing the Garda Reserve by 300. [26319/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Issues (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 195. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the EU ESTA proposal; if she has discussed it with her UK counterpart; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26400/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 318. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in addition to increasing the inheritance tax threshold for children in budget 2017, he will increase the threshold for siblings, which is currently at the low sum of €30,000, in circumstances where this penalises, in particular, siblings who have no children who wish to leave monetary assets to other siblings who also have no children and no...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (16 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 643. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will request that powers be conferred upon the Inspector of the Street Furniture Unit of local authorities to remove items placed on the public footpath which are deemed to cause a hazard to and block the mobility of limited mobility residents, in particular those who rely on the assistance of a carer and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charity Appeals Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (14 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Ar dtús báire, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis an tUasal O'Connor ar a oifig nua. Tá súil agam go mbeidh sé an-sásta ar fad san oifig sna blianta atá romhainn. It is obvious he is an eminently qualified person. It is important from the point of view of the committee and the public that we are aware that the tribunal’s functions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charity Appeals Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (14 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. O’Connor helpfully gave us the names of the five members of the tribunal. Like any statutory body, it can only really function if it has a secretariat. Section 76 of the Charities Act 2009 states that “the Minister shall ... provide the tribunal with such and so many staff as he or she considers appropriate”. Have any staff been put in place or is it too early at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charity Appeals Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (14 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is Mr. O’Connor satisfied he has sufficient backup to allow the appeal tribunal perform its functions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charity Appeals Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (14 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. O’Connor mentioned that it is important that the work of the appeal tribunal be transparent. Section 78 of the Charities Act 2009 states that “proceedings before the tribunal shall be conducted in public”. Obviously, there have not been any hearings as of yet. However, is Mr. O’Connor satisfied he has a suitable forum available where the public can hear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charity Appeals Tribunal: Chairperson Designate (14 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. O'Connor cannot bring forward any hearings of his own motion. He is purely dependent on a charitable entity which has been refused charitable status bringing an appeal to him or, alternatively, the Minister bringing an appeal on the basis he or she believes status should not have been granted.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue, we need to be clear as to where responsibility for it rests. The decision on whether Ireland should seek a review of the Commission's decision by invoking Article 263 of the European treaty is one to be made by the Cabinet. There are certain responsibilities that are for the Houses of the Oireachtas and there are others that...