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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: In respect of the Shane O'Farrell case, I am conscious that the Minister has met the O'Farrell family and that her predecessor met the family in April 2014. On foot of the latter meeting, it was agreed that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, would carry out an investigation into the matter. While the family welcomed the investigation at the time, two years and five...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Investigations (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: An inquiry into the Shane O'Farrell matter should not be an inquiry that would last two and a half years. From having spoken to the family, I know there are many broad issues they refer to, which is understandable. However, when we get to the core of the allegation that is being made, it rests primarily on two points. First, on the day that young Shane was killed, the car was stopped by a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 12. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for updating and strengthening the sentences that can be imposed on persons convicted of possession of firearms with intent to injure and-or kill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27625/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The reason I put down this question about firearms is that, a number of months ago, Deputy Declan Breathnach introduced me to a postmistress from a post office in County Louth who had been through an extremely harrowing experience when she was subjected to a raid on the post office, not once, but twice. I am sure the Minister will agree that offences which are committed with the use of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister is correct to state there are certain offences associated with firearms which carry very serious sentences, such as the ones she has identified. However, there are other offences which do not carry the same sentence, such as reckless discharge of a firearm or possession of a firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances. We need to have a codified and consistent approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider updating and strengthening the sentences that can be imposed on persons convicted of possession of firearms with intent to injure and or kill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27377/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 40. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the numbers in the Garda traffic corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27381/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the importance of community engagement and community policing as major factors in determining confidence in policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27378/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to expand the professional development of An Garda Síochána and encourage more members to seek more specialised third level training and qualifications.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27380/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to boost Garda Reserve numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27379/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will let Senator Daly go first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning and giving such effective presentations. Like the Chairman, I was not aware of the extent to which deaf people have been subjected to extreme marginalisation, as we heard in the presentation. That is why I think it is so worthwhile that the witnesses are here. I thank Senator Daly for the work he has done in this area. My party will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Feehily for her attendance. In contrast to ten years ago, there are a lot of statutory bodies involved in supervising gardaí, namely, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, the Garda Inspectorate and the Policing Authority. We also frequently have commissions of investigation, which have to be considered seriously, and reports under the Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: Thank you.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am, indeed. I thank the Ceann Comhairle. We learned yesterday that the Garda Representative Association, GRA, had voted to take industrial action on four days in November. This is an unprecedented development which will have serious consequences not just for the Garda force but also for the public. Unlike other workers, gardaí do not have the right to strike. The reason for...

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I fear that the Government does not yet realise the significance of and danger attached to yesterday's announcement. We, as legislators, and Ministers, as members of the Executive, cannot allow a situation where members of An Garda Síochána see themselves as having no option other than to go on strike. The legal system in the State is dependent on members of An Garda...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will refer to three proposed Bills for the purpose of finding out where they are. First, on the mortgages special court Bill, the Tánaiste will be aware that thousands of people are still struggling with their mortgage repayments. In 2012, the Fianna Fáil Party introduced a mortgage resolution office proposal, which was rejected by the then Government. When will the mortgages...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (29 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received from An Garda Síochána a report written by a senior Garda official which outlines significant developments relating to the treatment of a person (details supplied); her views on whether the contents of the report might affect public confidence in the force; and if she will publish the report. [28012/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (4 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 120. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, tackling child grooming, human trafficking and prostitution and supporting Ireland’s most vulnerable children and adults, will be progressed, noting that it has been listed as priority legislation and is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28570/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Credit Union Lending (4 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: 280. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when it is proposed to extend the microloan scheme operated by the credit unions to the credit union in Rathmines. [28337/16]