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Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Deputy-----

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I thank Mr. Clogher for that contribution. Before we let the witnesses go, I would like to ask a few questions. Mr. Clogher mentioned that the person who imposes a suspension on a member should not be reviewing that suspension. Will he clarify what he was referring to?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: To follow up on something, I am concerned around some of the experiences outlined, particularly regarding major events where community gardaí are taken out of circulation. Have there been conversations between Garda management and either association about Ireland's holding of the EU Presidency next year for six months? We know this will involve a number of high-profile events. Has...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Is that the members or the organisation?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: What does that mean in real terms for operation of events if Mr. Slevin's organisation is not engaging? Will that have an operational impact if its members are requested or instructed to be in certain places at certain times during the Presidency?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Is there potential that there would be some form or action?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: My final question is in respect of the divisional and operational model. Everybody is agreed that the divisional model, particularly the three county structure, is nonsensical. The Commissioner last week did not appear dyed in the wool in the about it, or at least seemed open to the prospect that it might change. I would urge that this would happen quickly. On the operational model...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I will allow Senator Rabbitte in as we only a few minutes left.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: It is a good opportunity to allow the GRA in again on a final word.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: We must wrap up. I thank the representatives from the Garda Representative Association and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors for a very informative and helpful set of contributions to us as a committee. We ended on an important point. This committee has a view of the entire criminal justice system from start to finish, but there is not a single item that we discuss that...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 119. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her proposals to address waiting lists to access CDNT services in County Monaghan. [32458/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 123. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her proposals to provide overnight respite care for children with disabilities in County Monaghan. [32457/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Takeovers (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 348. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will engage with the workforce of a company (details supplied) to ensure the future viability of this important employer is secured into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31890/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 433. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the long-promised new autism unit at a school (details supplied) will open as planned at the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32364/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 730. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the new services for children with special needs in County Monaghan for which funding was sought for delivery in 2025; the funding sought for each initiative or project; the funding allocated to each to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32677/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (17 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 731. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the new services for children with special needs in County Cavan for which funding was sought for delivery in 2025, the funding sought for each initiative or project and the funding allocated to each to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32678/25]

Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. I commend Deputy Coppinger on again highlighting this issue by bringing it here to the floor of the Dáil and, more importantly, by bringing forward this legislation because legislative change is required in this area. I acknowledge that the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, has recognised this to the point that he has said he plans to deal...

Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: Older people, indeed, all of our vulnerable citizens, deserve to be treated with dignity and afforded the highest quality of care and the services that they need. What we saw, though, in the revelations in the "RTÉ Investigates" programme was appalling, showing shocking abuse and serious failures and neglect. I can only imagine how upsetting it was for the families of the people who...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (12 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 72. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the consideration he has given and the engagements he has had regarding the impact the repeal of the triple lock neutrality protection would have on Ireland’s neutrality. [31296/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (12 Jun 2025)

Matt Carthy: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline those situations where he wishes to deploy Defence Forces personnel where he has been precluded from doing so by the triple lock; and if he will outline those overseas missions which Ireland has withdrawn from since 2020. [31297/25]