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- Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: It is 21 years since I sat a leaving certificate geography exam. That was the last occasion on which I saw maps being so closely perused in the manner I observed in the Chamber this morning.
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Could the Tánaiste confirm the Government intends to accept the recommendations of the Constituency Commission report and are they any legislative issues that arise from it?
- Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: I know there is a comedy festival on this weekend.
- Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Everybody agrees that the report published yesterday on the deaths of children in care is harrowing. It is worth reading some of the statistics. The report provides details of 196 children who died between 2000 and 2010 by natural and unnatural causes. They include children who were in the care of the State at the time of death, young adults in aftercare and other children who were not in...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: I have a concern that there may be a recurrence of what happened in respect of the referendums held last year, namely, that the legislation will be rushed and that the complex issues involved will become lost in that rush. Is the Tánaiste in a position to indicate the date in the autumn on which the referendum will be held or the likely timescale relating to the legislation. I am concerned...
- Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to make available funding to carry out essential repair and maintenance work on a property (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29901/12]
- Garda Reserve (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: We spent much of today's time talking about the difficulties posed by gaps in policing and in Garda strength. With just over 1,000 people, between those actually in the reserve and those in training, we have a massive resource here that is not being used to its potential effect. For instance, if we have people from 27 countries, they immediately give us an entry into 27 communities in terms...
- Garda Reserve (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Could we challenge the Commissioner in order that in the policing plan for 2013 a specific part would be allocated to the targets he is setting for the Garda Reserve in order that they could be assessed? I wish to divert slightly from the 60 non-Irish nationals in the Garda Reserve to congratulate the Minister on the ongoing success of the citizenship ceremonies, to such an extent that they...
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made in white collar crime investigations into the Anglo-Irish Bank; his views on the pace of progress being made; the number of gardaà involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29715/12]
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: The Minister stated that, in the context of this investigation, it was more important to have the same number of people consistently engaging in the investigation. Were there retirements before the end of February that might delay the investigation? I welcome the publication this morning of the heads of the criminal justice (corruption) Bill. They are comprehensive and I hope the Minister...
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: It has been in place for one year and we have gone no further.
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: The Minister is more Inspector Clouseau.
- Garda Complaints Procedures (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take in response to the Garda Ombudsman Commission Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29852/12]
- Garda Complaints Procedures (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for his reply and join him in thanking the former ombudsman. I wish the new board every success. I am concerned about the high number of queries and complaints deemed inadmissible. The Minister said twice that the new ombudsman commission was committed to considering issues that were recurring. Are there specific trends or issues pertaining to the inadmissible...
- Garda Complaints Procedures (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Most of the complaints came from the north, south and south-central Dublin metropolitan regions, Cork city and Donegal. Are there areas that are giving the ombudsman commission's office cause for concern? Is the office directing resources at particular areas?
- Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Is that answer related to any other question? There are similar questions. Is that merely the answer to Question No. 2?
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action he has taken to address the spate of crime that has hit rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29853/12]
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: I thank the Minister for his reply and join him in paying tribute to the Garda for the work it is doing. I raised the issue of recent attacks on vulnerable people with the Minister of State, Deputy Dinny McGinley, during the Topical Issue Debate. Since these attacks, the level of concern in rural areas has increased significantly. In the light of the cuts in the Department of Justice and...
- Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: The senior alert scheme, under which an emergency pendant is provided in the home, gives people great security. Will the Minister ascertain from his colleagues whether further funding is available for the scheme? The Law Reform Commission has issued a consultation paper on mandatory sentencing for certain crimes. I understand a final document has not been published by it. When does the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Jun 2012)
Dara Calleary: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Finance the supports available to promoters business expansion scheme willing to invest in the construction of commercial space for projects for which employment grants have been approved; the supports or reliefs that are available to such a promoter. [29307/12]