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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: We can do it on a very defined and clear path.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Sorry, I also asked about the Garda and how we actually respond to the individuals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: On policing, our guests are probably aware that representatives of the Garda will be coming before the committee. I will ask about the policing of the arson attacks that are happening. Our guests may not know the answer to my question, which is fair enough. We have heard through the media that the Garda is stating no one person is organising all of this, which is fair enough as these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: They are not the ones actually lighting the fires.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the deputy commissioner, Dr. Coxon. I think I met her in Tullamore previously. In her opening statement she said "At the moment, there is nothing to suggest there is an overarching conspiracy involved in these attacks". That is probably right and fair enough. All these incidents have happened in different locations. However, there is a common theme, in that they are inspired by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I note that Dr. Coxon mentioned at a national level, the special detective unit, which I assume is a body used to investigate such crime as organised crime and subversive crime, so a lot of secrecy surrounds it. We do not actually know if investigations are taking place of the individuals. Certain individuals are inspiring all these crimes. When will we see some action on that? I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: If a person circulates leaflets that contain clear incitement to hatred against individuals, do those leaflets constitute evidence of incitement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I know that, but in this-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Just briefly, with regard to intelligence-led policing when it comes to policing the far right, what role do informers play in intelligence-led policing? Does the fact that something may come to light as a result of informers influence whether it would be an offence or be pursued? We have seen in this country a number of occasions, particularly in the North, that informers have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Would confidential informants or confidential intelligence assets be allowed to commit crimes to protect their confidential nature?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I asked about the training that takes place within the Garda on how the far right carries out its business. Is the manner in which it disseminates information to the community part of the training on how the far right operates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: One last question popped into my head while Dr. Coxon was speaking. She said that the incitement to hatred legislation was very difficult to prosecute. In what way? Is it the commitment it takes to build up evidence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: There is a difference between unpopular and wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: For the sake of argument, if someone is distributing a leaflet around an area and online that is full of untruths and lies about immigrants and subsequently, a couple of weeks or months later, a place in that area mysteriously burns down, surely that leaflet plays into the incitement that was used to carry out that particular crime.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: There are people who put out that information about that home. Is that not a crime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I wish to ask about the social media companies coming in to give evidence on this matter. How do we proceed with that now?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Hospital Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 4. To ask the Minister for Health when the model 3 hospital pilot sites study will commence; how long it will last; how will the results of the study will be assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 6. To ask the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to improve the recruitment for all grades involved in CAMHS in order that fully resourced teams can be in place across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9414/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 24. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the neurology/epilepsy nursing phone support service at CHI Crumlin has been curtailed to one hour a day, three days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7778/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 44. To ask the Minister for Health his Department's plans for the role out of the community paramedics position within the Ambulance Service; the impact they can make on casualty admissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9412/24]