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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: What plans is the Minister putting in place to resource front-line gardaí adequately in the context of the recent upsurge in burglaries and assaults? We have seen numerous incidents across the country, with elderly people being attacked in their homes. We have also seen many assaults on our streets and in our capital city, with people who are fearful to go out in public, especially...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I understand that it is a difficult task, particularly in rural areas, where there is a large geographic area that gardaí are trying to patrol to keep people safe. That said, the consensus that I get from the feedback from communities, and I am sure that other Deputies have the same experience, is that people feel vulnerable. When an incident such as this happens, it heightens that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 102. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for when the Garda Reserve will reopen for recruitment of new volunteer members given recruitment is currently under way in all statutory and non-statutory voluntary emergency services with the exception of the Garda Reserve. [8795/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 103. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the high-level mental health task force responsible for implementing a plan related to mental health or dual diagnosis challenges of those engaged with the Courts Service. [8796/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she plans to review or reform the current bail system in the State particularly in cases of gender-based, domestic or intimate partner abuse. [8563/22]

Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I will follow on from Deputy McGuinness's remarks. We welcome anything that will improve the situation for whistleblowers and people who make protected disclosures. So many have had negative experiences. I have dealt with many people in those circumstances. I have spoken to people who have horrific stories to tell of situations that are happening in Departments in different parts of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 196. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of the funding provided by her Department to crime victim support services between 2016-2021, in tabular form. [8785/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 197. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide information on cost breakdown and tender process in relation to the new uniform for members of An Garda Síochána. [8786/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 198. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of the assets and moneys sized by the Criminal Assets Bureau, by county, between 2016 and 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8787/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 199. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full breakdown will be provided of the capital expenditure included in Vote 24, by programme, for 2022, in tabular form. [8788/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 200. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full breakdown will be provided of the capital expenditure included in Vote 22, by programme, for 2022, in tabular form. [8789/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 201. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full breakdown will be provided of the capital expenditure included in Vote 44, by programme, for 2022, in tabular form. [8790/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 202. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full breakdown will be provided of the capital expenditure included in Vote 20, by programme, for 2022, in tabular form. [8791/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 203. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full breakdown will be provided of the capital expenditure included in Vote 41, by programme, for 2022, in tabular form. [8792/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 204. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a full breakdown will be provided of the capital expenditure included in Vote 21, by programme, for 2022 and to please provide an answer in tabular form. [8793/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I understand the reply is written for the Minister of State and he reads it out. However, it does not go anywhere near where we need to go. To take the Sallins train robbery and the victims in that case, a crime has been investigated and it is the view of anyone logically looking at it that, in the investigation of that crime, another crime was committed and nothing was done about it. That...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: As you said, a Cheann Comhairle, the country was quite shocked by this programme. For younger people who were not around at that time, it was a huge revelation that this kind of thing happened. I have read the Minister of State's response. I thank him for it, but it does not go where it needs to go. The State must take responsibility for what happened. It must be very clear not only that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: 702. To ask the Minister for Health if private nursing homes are responsible for providing medical equipment such as air mattresses and specialist chairs or whether patients are responsible for purchasing these items for themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7711/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: I thank the witnesses today for all their submissions. First, I know Fórsa's primary issue is around the change of the status of civilian staff working in Garda stations throughout the country and what that will do. I thank Fórsa very much. We met a couple of months ago with regard to this issue. We recognise it is a serious problem that really changes the status of so many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Martin Kenny: In light of the 999 call situation and the numerous other situations that have arisen, there are serious concerns. To brush them aside is not appropriate. We have a lot of work to do here together. On behalf of the members of An Garda Síochána, at all ranks, we have to ensure we do the best for them as well. I believe, and I think it is the general consensus of the public, that...