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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: That is one of the issues. The services are the responsibility of everybody and nobody, which has been the problem up to now. I welcome the new agency but expected greater urgency than putting it out until 2024, although I am sure there are valid reasons for doing so.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: I wish to raise an issue that was mentioned under the Garda Vote. The youth diversion programme falls under the justice Vote. I had a case a number of years ago when a teenage girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault. There was more than one perpetrator, one of whom ended up in a youth diversion programme. The victim and the family were greatly distraught that this happened....

Abuse at Certain Educational Institutions: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: We all agree that the reports about the goings-on in the Spiritan order that have been played out over the airwaves in recent weeks are shocking. In recent weeks, I have had the chance to tune in to some of the coverage, both on the radio and in many newspapers, and to say the least, it is horrifying. I want to use this time to put on record my sympathy and solidarity with those who were...

Declaration of a Housing Emergency: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: We are asking the Minister to declare a housing emergency. It is not just about declaring the emergency, but it is about taking emergency action to resolve the crisis that exists in every constituency across the country. In my constituency of Sligo-Leitrim, rents have risen an average of 6.6% per quarter in the past year. Rent is €1,098, on average, in County Leitrim, which is where...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: I agree with the Minister of State on what is being proposed. Section 14 is the important one here. It deals with people in very difficult circumstances who have very serious injuries and need to continue to return to court to get their annual payment determined if it needs to be adjusted due to inflation. We should do anything we can to ease that both for the unfortunate individuals but...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: I agree with Deputy Ó Ríordáin. It is an issue that has come up, particularly for people who have been living in this State for a long time and have been paying taxes in the State. When they go looking for citizenship, the quite large amount of money they have to outlay for it is something that they find difficult. I encourage the Minister of State and his staff to look...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: I am satisfied. It is about making the system better, improving it and, it is hoped, making it work better for many people who get that dreaded letter of jury duty.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: I understand where this is going and reform is needed. A common issue we come across in rural areas is a trespasser on somebody's land using it for recreational use. We are talking about walkers, hillwalkers and people walking their dogs and the danger they may experience or cause to other people who are there, including the owner of the property. I would like more detail regarding how...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: The Minister of State mentioned rural areas where people pass through owners' land. In some cases, they are not there for recreation. They come back or send people back later on who carry out crimes such as robberies. A lot of people, particularly in the farming community, are very concerned about that and want reassurance that they have the right to be able to ask somebody what they are...

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (17 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: Many of my colleagues have touched on aspects of life in Dublin and the vibrant city that it is. Many have also expressed their pride in living in Dublin. Those of us from the country recognise that Dublin is our capital city and we are also proud of it. There is something to do and see in Dublin. The tremendous sense of community that is in many parts of the capital city was mentioned,...

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: This legislation came before us six months ago and six months before that. We all recognise that Covid brought massive changes to our lives, one of which was the advent of a more continental European-type lifestyle where people drink and eat outdoors, which we had not been doing to any great extent up to then. We recognise the positive benefits of that. The last time this legislation was...

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: Over recent weeks everybody has had growing concern about the situation in Ukraine. It took a very nasty turn over the last 24 hours with an enormous bombardment across Ukraine of missiles. One of the missiles, whether it came from Russia or Ukraine, landed in Poland. We should be very seriously concerned about the advancement of Russia's war. I am also concerned that Irish politicians...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: 482. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations by county which were shut in each of the years 2011 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [56601/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: 483. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations which operated on a part-time, less than 24-hour basis by county in each of the years 2011 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [56602/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (8 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: 856. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when SI 250 (suspension of rules related to prison visits) will be revoked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54563/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: 857. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if files from the Garda complaints board were retained after its dissolution; the locations in which retained files can be accessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54564/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (8 Nov 2022)

Martin Kenny: 1257. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations that govern whether a person will receive reimbursement for a TB test; if tests must be completed in a given timeframe of notification; the primary or secondary legislation that underpins such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54286/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (27 Oct 2022)

Martin Kenny: 29. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a breakdown of the number and category of employment permits that have been granted by his Department since January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53744/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Oct 2022)

Martin Kenny: 83. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the town and village renewal scheme. [53743/22]