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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Another recommendation by Mr. Justice O'Higgins is that "a review be undertaken on the terms and conditions applicable to the role of sergeant in charge". Has that been done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Justice O'Higgins mentioned that "Evidence has been given that a new performance management system is about to be introduced into An Garda Síochána." He said the system should be implemented immediately. Has that been done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is it being addressed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Justice O'Higgins made another important recommendation that "continuing professional development in respect of the PULSE system be implemented" for gardaí. Is that ongoing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Finally, in respect of the area of management and supervision, one of the main themes to come out of the O'Higgins report was that young probationer gardaí had too much responsibility placed on their shoulders and were not adequately supervised. Has anything been done to address the matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have a question on civilianisation. One regularly hears criticism that the gardaí should be on the streets and that functions which can be carried out by civilians should be carried out by civilians. What is the state of the Garda at present in terms of trying to increase civilianisation within the force?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (13 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 2. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the outstanding EU directives that her Department or agencies under its remit are responsible for implementing, in tabular form; if the implementation of any of them require specific legislative change; and the details of same. [30017/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (13 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take to address the huge disparity in school costs which exists from school to school throughout the country and the inequality faced by parents by providing funding for a free primary education system as costed by a charity (details supplied) at €103 million. [30123/16]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: First Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of an independent judicial appointments commission with responsibility for recommending persons for appointment to judicial office based solely on merit and to provide for related matters. This Bill provides for the establishment of an independent judicial appointments commission that would...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: First Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (18 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am sharing my time with Deputy James Browne. A former leader of my party frequently referred to economics as a dismal science. That comment may have been unfair to economists but it reflects accurately the relationship that sometimes exists between politics and economics. Economics is a science. It is based on a close study of previous economic development and an appraisal of vast...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (18 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 282. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the commission investigating water charges takes account of the needs of those who require additional water beyond the average normal use of a person due to medical and health needs such as, for example, Crohn's disease. [30331/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in. Have either of them read the O'Higgins report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Would Mr. Toland agree with me that some of the specific findings in the O'Higgins report replicate the general findings in his Crime Investigation report of 2014? In particular, he found that inexperienced gardaí were investigating serious crimes and on a micro level, Judge O'Higgins found that also. What are the witnesses recommending should be done to ensure we do not have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Toland is recognising that specific crime sometimes requires specialist attention. That is the intention.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: In his report, Changing Policing in Ireland, Mr. Toland recommends the establishment of a position of deputy commissioner for governance and strategy. Was that a mechanism to try to ensure that there was an improvement in management and supervision within the force?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Another aspect examined in the Changing Policing in Ireland report is the Garda college. Mr. Toland notes that the majority of training takes place in the college, which is both expensive and inefficient. Would he agree it is important that we continue to ensure that gardaí go for ongoing, continuing training and education?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. Toland believe the Garda currently has the expertise to investigate very serious and sensitive offences such as sexual offences and, on the other side, white collar crime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Mr. Toland believe that the upper echelons of An Garda Síochána take the Garda Inspectorate's reports and recommendations seriously?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I take if from that the Garda Inspectorate is satisfied with the co-operation it is getting from An Garda Síochána in respect of its reports.