Results 1-11 of 11 for drugs speaker:James O'Connor

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: ...;ochána? How does that work from an intelligence perspective in terms of protecting sensitive information in the State so that it does not get into the wrong hands, whether that is people involved in drug dealing or organised crime? How do we protect that information more sensitively, in light of what has been brought to our attention?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James O'Connor: ...will advance our protections for people in this position. Like other Deputies in the House, I have seen the devastation that problem gambling causes for families in Ireland. Sadly, much like alcohol, drugs and other addictive goods or services, they can wreak havoc on people's lives. As legislators we must do what we can to help people in these situations. What has really marked a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated by the State on private security firms providing drug detection services for Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55555/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: 896. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to expand the role of drug detection dogs operated by private security contractors in co-operation with day-to-day policing by Customs, the Prison Service and An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55554/22]

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2022)

James O'Connor: ...internationally of illegal online activity. However, there is a lot of room for improvement for vulnerable users too. Tackling things such as online child pornography and the purchasing of drugs online, which is a major problem with some platforms, is something the Government needs to look at. There is also the negative impact it is having on antisocial behaviour. Very sadly, in recent...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice
Vote 21 - Prisons (28 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: ...rise in the level of substance use by younger members of society in Ireland, which is extraordinarily concerning to me, particularly when it comes to the use of what we would consider class A drugs, such as cocaine, among young members of society. I am hearing about a lot of usage by teenagers and this has been reported to me through my constituency office. This is extremely concerning....

Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (2 Feb 2022)

James O'Connor: ...years. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge and thank both of them, most sincerely, for their work. I have also worked with the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, on issues pertaining to drug addiction and other addiction issues throughout the pandemic which, of course, remain a concern for me. I have ongoing concerns regarding drug addiction among younger people in our society....

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

James O'Connor: ...and their self-esteem that can cause increased anxiety and pressures on young people. Something that absolutely rings true to me is that throughout the pandemic many younger people have been using drugs more often, from what I have seen. I have a deep concern about this. In bringing this issue to the House I also want to bring some degree of a solution. I believe that we need to see a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2021)

James O'Connor: 370. To ask the Minister for Health if approval will be given for the use of the drug zolgensma in the case of a child (details supplied). [32382/21]

Covid-19 (Drug and Alcohol Services, and Homelessness): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to discuss access to drug and alcohol treatment services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 poses a major threat for people with drug and alcohol addiction and, in response, drug and alcohol services have adapted with new ways of working to continue to support people affected by substance misuse during the pandemic. Their work should be...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2020)

James O'Connor: ...Given the popularity of prepaid cards, and the anonymous nature of many of them, fraud experts are increasingly concerned about the potential for abuse, from petty scams to that of money laundering by drug lords and terrorists. The global prepaid market is anticipated to reach €3.5 trillion in value by 2022, and there is no sign of this trend stopping. Lowering the value limits...