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Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (17 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 188(1).

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank all my colleagues for their contributions. It is also notable and unusual that everyone who spoke is very much in favour of the legislation, with full support across the House. I welcome that. It is also important that people who are involved in criminality and generating wealth from it, know that there is unanimity in this House in our opposition to them and in our desire to...

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Deputy.

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this afternoon to Dáil Éireann the Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025. This Bill is a significant and necessary step forward in our efforts to ensure that Ireland's framework for tackling organised crime is robust and effective. The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach will recall that 29 years...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Senators Ryan and Stephenson for tabling the amendment. I also thank Senator McDowell for his contribution in respect of it. When we are discussing the defamation Bill, as I have said before, we have to have at the centre of our focus and our discussion what are in effect two competing rights. On the one hand, we are trying, as Houses of the Oireachtas, to vindicate and protect the...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am conscious that we will not get to a vote but I will try to respond to the issues raised. Senator Stephenson asked me why I am proceeding with this diminution of rights. We have to be careful about the use of the term "right". There is a statutory provision under the Courts of Justice Act 1924 and the Defamation Act 2009 that states someone is entitled to a jury in the High Court so we...

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Members for their contributions. I will reply to some of the important issues that have been raised by colleagues in the debate. First, I welcome that Deputy Carthy indicated that Sinn Féin will not be opposing these motions. I ask him to give consideration to supporting them. I do not see any reason they would not be supported. They are there for the purpose of trying to...

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Vetting is carried out by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I believe the many...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to keep people safe. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2.48 billion in Budget 2025. This is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology, and vehicles. I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of 30 June 2025, the latest date for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I can confirm that I have been briefed on this matter. I refer the Deputy to the response provided to Parliamentary Question No. 801 of 15th July 2025 which relates and note that the position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Tackling Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV) is a central priority for me as Minister for Justice. The Zero Tolerance Strategy to address DSGBV is ambitious and is structured around the four pillars of the Istanbul Convention – Protection, Prevention, Prosecution and Policy Co-ordination. One of the overarching goals of this Strategy is ensuring that everyone who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: A person who has been granted temporary release is deemed to be unlawfully at large (UAL) if they have not returned to custody before the expiry of their temporary release period, or if a condition of their release is breached. An Garda Síochána may arrest, without warrant, a person whom they suspect to be unlawfully at large. The person may be returned to the prison in which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. The Deputy will be aware that all Garda Associations have signed up to the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. It is important to note that any changes to pay terms and conditions of public servants can only be considered within the parameters of that agreement. This request more specifically relates to the Local Bargaining element of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that as of 31 May 2025, the latest date for which figures are available, the total number of serving members of An Garda Síochána was 14,198. In addition, there were: 3,507 Garda staff and 298 Garda Reserve members. This brings the overall Garda workforce, which includes Gardaí, Garda Staff and Reserves, to currently over 18,000. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: In line with commitments in the Programme for Government, responsibility for the Property Services Regulatory Authority and the Property Services Appeal Board will transfer from my Department to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The transfer process is ongoing and, subject to Government approval, is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. The implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Policy (16 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 was enacted with the primary objective of reforming the law relating to the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments (MUDs), and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of OMCs. The Act includes provisions relating to inter alia:The setting of the annual service charge payable by apartment owners in a multi-unit...