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Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will start by declaring an interest. I am a practising barrister and if this motion is passed, I will be regulated by the authority whose membership we are voting on today. I welcome the fact that the Dáil is being given an opportunity, under section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, to vote on the membership of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority. Fianna Fáil...

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The 28th amendment to the Constitution approved by the people in October 2009 allowed Ireland to ratify the Lisbon treaty. That amendment changed Article 29 of the Constitution and expressly allowed Ireland to exercise options or discretions under Protocol No. 21 of the European treaty. Protocol No. 21 of the treaty allows Ireland and the United Kingdom to opt out of a number of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2017 of recruiting an additional 700 gardaí. [23587/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 56. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reserves in each Garda division in tabular form; the number in each division for the same date in each year from 2011 to 2015, inclusive. [23825/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 79. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drug seizures in each Dublin metropolitan Garda district for each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; and the quantity, type and value of drug seizures involved. [24263/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 80. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of different instances in which counterfeit euro notes have been seized by or have come into the possession of the Garda for each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date; the total notional value of euros involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24264/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Waiting Times (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 81. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting times persons are experiencing in receiving free legal aid broken down by category such as family law, repossessions and so on; the actions she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24265/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Releases (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 82. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners currently on temporary release by prison in tabular form; the type of offence the prisoners were convicted of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24266/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total population currently residing in direct provision centres; the number of persons in tabular form, by centre; the capacity and the percentage occupation of each centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24267/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants nationwide on the PULSE, system; if she is concerned at the number of outstanding warrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24268/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probation and Welfare Service Data (21 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently supervised in the community under a post-release supervision order under Part 5 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number of persons currently in breach of conditions under this Part; the number of cases pending; the number of convictions; if she will provide a regional breakdown of these figures; and if she will...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Howlin has tabled an interesting amendment, but I am concerned about its breadth. It refers to a person who pays or gives another person money or other consideration for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with a prostitute. That could apply in circumstances where a man pays another man money in respect of sexual activity he has had with a prostitute. It would not necessarily...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree with Deputy Howlin and if he ever gets to Merrion Street, I am sure he will seek to introduce such a proposal. I also put down a statutory scheme in a Bill I drafted and sent to the Minister, which provided for the establishment of a confiscated assets account. I mentioned on the last occasion we debated this in the Dáil that in Australia and other countries, there is a similar...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Howlin's proposed amendment concerns one of the new statutory mechanisms being introduced by means of the Bill, namely, the seizure and detention of property, or what can be referred to as administrative detention. The Bill provides for a firmly organised scheme. First, a bureau officer - if he or she is satisfied or believes that there is a reasonable suspicion that property may...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Budget Contribution (19 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 156. To ask the Minister for Finance if the dramatic increase in Ireland's growth levels of 26% in 2015 will have any consequential impact upon our contribution to the EU budget, which is based heavily on our gross national income and gross domestic product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22831/16]

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the legislation which has been brought to the House by the Minister. It was supported by Fianna Fáil in Seanad Éireann and we will also support it in this House. It is important to echo and emphasise what the Minister stated in her remarks about the importance of the Oireachtas sending out a strong united message to individuals involved in crime. This message will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (14 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 60. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 30 of June 2016, the projected number of retirements from An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2017 to 2021. [21883/16]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: In light of the fact that Fianna Fáil abstained on the motion for the establishment of the citizens' assembly, the party will also be abstaining in respect of this legislation. As the Minister of State identified, the purpose of this legislation is onefold. It is solely designed to enable the selection of citizens of Ireland from the electoral register in order that 99 of those...

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I also welcome the passing of this legislation. It is very progressive. It recognises, first, the importance of the family in society. The definition of the family has obviously extended and changed over recent years. We now have a very broad interpretation of what is the family. Nonetheless, the most important aspect of any family is in respect of the upbringing of children. For too...

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The motion before the House seeks our support for the establishment of a citizens' assembly to consider four issues. Those issues, as the Minister of State has identified, are, first, the eighth amendment, second, how we best respond to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population, third, fixed-term parliaments, and, fourth, the manner in which referenda are held. Fianna...