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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: When the new courthouse was opened on Mulgrave Street last year, before we knew it gardaí were providing the security detail. I was surprised considering the precedent set at the new Criminal Courts of Justice in 2010. I want it to be corrected because we need extra gardaí on the streets. I very much welcome the Commissioner's pronouncement in that regard. I have one final...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Commissioner familiar with Limerick? Does he know it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Twomey would know Castletroy well. It is expanding, as a significant number of houses are being built. My question is how one makes a strategic and real case based on metrics and location for an area such as Castletroy that has expanded at what is probably one of the fastest rates of anywhere in the country? Deputy Commissioner Twomey would attest to the fact that it has expanded at an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: What I might do is follow up with a submission to the Commissioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: We can then take it from there. I thank Mr. Harris.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: When is the next round?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: When the new joint policing committee is up and running in Limerick, I will get the members to extend an invitation to the Commissioner to attend.

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I concur with my colleagues and commend the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, on the work he has done in the area. It is always difficult to make changes. The Minister of State has created the structures here to enable amendment of the personal injury guidelines. The judicial council will be established and I hope that happens once the legislation passes through the Dáil. I hope the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: With regard to the establishment of a judicial council, specifically the terms of reference for drawing up the new guidelines, how does the Minister of State envisage expediting the judicial council's review of the book of quantum? What is the timeframe for that? Under what terms of reference will that review operate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister of State would like to see the review of the book of quantum completed and the new guidelines implemented by the end of 2019.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have two other quick questions. The question of Brexit preparations in the area of insurance has come up. How does the Minister of State see the green insurance card operating after Brexit? Will people be able to use the insurance cover they have in Ireland when travelling in the North or the UK? Will the Minister of State give us an update and tell us his views on that issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the Minister of State had an opportunity to engage with the motor industry on this issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: It would be remiss of me not to follow up on one point. The Minister of State is looking for the insurance companies to automatically issue green insurance cards without the insurance policyholder having to apply. Post Brexit, companies that export to the UK will be required to have a customs registration number, known as an EORI number. As it stands, exporters can apply for such numbers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Vice Chairman will appreciate that this is an outstanding issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: It would be remiss of me if I did not include it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Cost of Insurance Working Group: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (13 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome yesterday's announcement that the Cabinet has approved the amendment of the fair deal scheme to the effect that the 7.5% contribution, based on the family farm or a small business, will apply for a limit of three years and hope it will be expedited. I note that the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, plans to bring the legislation to the committee, as...

Seanad: National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House. I very much welcome this Bill. I was just recalling when this came up for discussion. I would have looked for such a rainy day fund in 2008 or 2009. Therefore, it is not a new concept. However, it is a welcome concept. The fact that it is now happening and we are able to afford to pay money into a rainy-day fund shows that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Airports (11 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, for taking the time out of his busy schedule to attend this critical debate on Shannon Airport, the entire western region and, particularly, my city, Limerick. The Minister is well aware of my interest in this area. I first raised the matter of Shannon Airport getting major European hub connectivity with him in the House on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Airports (11 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. In respect of the submission made by Shannon Group to him and his officials on 21 March last, he indicated that his officials and the Shannon Group are exploring what options are available to procure air services to other hubs, including support from the tourism agency and co-operative marketing activity. Time is of the essence. Brexit...