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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That is an interesting point for many reasons.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Gibney is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That is a fair point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputy Ó Snodaigh. I appreciate that. Next is Senator Comyn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I have taken another point there for what we need to recommend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Finally, I call Deputy Malcolm Byrne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Let us make a recommendation on that as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That could be another recommendation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Okay. Thanks very much. Timing is everything. This was an excellent meeting and the contributions were fantastic. It gave me a huge amount of food for thought, and I think it gave that to the whole lot of us. I thank the witnesses for their contributions and directness. It will certainly have a big influence on our deliberations, given the way the committee reacted as well.

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

Alan Kelly: First, my condolences for the loss of the witnesses' colleague, Garda Flatley. It is a poignant day because today is the fifth anniversary of the passing of Garda Horkan and we should remember that. I have raised issues related to a whole range of concerns I have about An Garda Síochána at different levels, as well as about the manner in which gardaí are resourced. I am sure...

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

Alan Kelly: My first issue is in relation to resources and the five things I outlined. The second issue relates to the OPM and disciplinary proceedings and the last item is the comment. I am sorry if I went on too long.

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

Alan Kelly: I have two questions and it would benefit the witnesses to answer them. Is there a hope in hell of the recruitment and retention crisis being dealt with and the numbers being brought up to what the Garda Commissioner aspires to over the coming years, if everything stands still?

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

Alan Kelly: Are the overzealous disciplinary processes now in place contributing to the decision-making of members when they are left in situations relating to certain crimes, such as in the case of pursuits? There may be others. Is the overzealousness of the disciplinary process affecting decision-making? I am not suggesting this in a bad way; it is not a reflection on gardaí but, rather, on the...

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

Alan Kelly: I agree.

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

Alan Kelly: Also, the process with GSOC and suspensions has been going on so long that it is absolutely bananas. I have only 45 seconds left and I am trying to be disciplined, Chair. Earlier, I raised the issue of the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the comments of the chairperson. The issues raised by the witnesses are all very serious and I think I and other members of the committee have...

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

Alan Kelly: That is a good point.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department’s timeline for building the new motorway from Cork to Limerick. [31884/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: 389. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) in Roscrea will move on to the next stage in the capital development plan. [31883/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: 416. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will establish a school bus route for the 30 plus secondary school children living in the Nenagh/Silvermines area travelling to Borrisoleigh daily. [32132/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: 763. To ask the Minister for Health when she last met with the National Ambulance Service; and who the attendees were. [31881/25]