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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Restorative Justice (24 Oct 2012) See 1 other result from this debate

Alan Shatter: The Probation Service, in partnership with community based organisations, is engaged in the promotion, development and delivery of restorative justice initiatives. Extending the range of restorative justice schemes is a strategic priority for the Probation Service. As regards adult offenders, the Probation Service has expanded the restorative justice service based in Tallaght to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (30 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 298 together. As the Deputy may be aware, Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924.  A Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and those appointed receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. An application for...

Seanad: Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (6 Jul 2022)

Lynn Ruane: The amendment specifies that at least one member of the advisory board should have knowledge of and experience in transitional justice. Transitional justice is a response to systemic or widespread violations of human rights that seeks recognition for victims and the promotion of possibilities for peace, reconciliation and democracy. It is justice adapted to a society transforming itself...

Written Answers — Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Criminal Justice Bill 2004 (28 Sep 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 945: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of submissions made to this Department which were sought regarding section 30 of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004; if those have been presented to the Dáil Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration as part of the Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004; if those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (6 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...such reports on a number of other Acts. Post-Enactment Reports No. Title of Act Date of publication of Post-enactment Report 1 Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 5 May 2015 2 Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 19 June 2017 3 Court of Appeal Act 2014 20 February 2018 4 Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 13 July 2015 5 Garda...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017) See 2 other results from this debate

Jim O'Callaghan: I agree with what Deputy Daly has said. The main purpose of the legislation is to transpose the directive. The directive has a definition of restorative justice. That is why the right of access to information on restorative justice and the right to safeguards on the use of restorative justice should be included in the Bill. I note that a reference to restorative justice was included in...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005) See 1 other result from this debate

Pat Rabbitte: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, says that as a result of the report it is now incumbent on the parties on this side of the House to facilitate the early enactment of the Garda Síochána Bill. However, Mr. Justice Morris has said the opposite and suggested we should review the Garda Síochána Bill. He explained in Delphic terms why this is necessary in his...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Ivana Bacik: Yes, in the tradition of her grandfather. I ask the Leader for a debate on criminal justice policy and penal reform. I had the pleasure of attending a conference at NUI Maynooth last week on criminology and, today, a round-table discussion hosted by the Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development on criminal justice, in conjunction with the Department of Justice and Equality...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (14 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: I am determined to overhaul the operation of the family justice system, to ensure we have a more efficient and user-friendly family court system that puts the family at the centre of its work. This is a key commitment in my Justice Plan 2022.  The Programme for Government contains a commitment to enact a Family Court Bill to create a new dedicated Family Court within the existing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann of EU Regulation 2021/693: Motion (14 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...a positive motion. I thank the members of the committee for making time available today to discuss this motion. I am pleased to bring this positive initiative on the part of the Department of Justice. As the members are aware, this motion concerns an opt-in by Ireland to a regulation establishing the new EU justice programme, which will run from 2021 to 2027. As part of the new...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (8 Jul 2008)

Barry Andrews: As Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, I have been assigned responsibilities in relation to children (under the age of 18 years) across three Government Departments; Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Health and Children, and Education and Science. My Office focuses on harmonising policy issues that affect children in areas such as early childhood care and education, youth justice, child...

Parole Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 53:In page 24, after line 14, to insert the following:“Amendment of Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 39.Section 31(1)(a) of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 is amended—(a) in subparagraph (ii), by the substitution of “Criminal Justice Act 1960,” for “Criminal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Mr. Niall Counihan: Facing Forward welcomes the opportunity to speak at this oral hearing on the general scheme of the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill. Facing Forward is a voluntary organisation without paid staff, established in 2005. It is comprised of practitioners with expertise in restorative processes, mediation, conflict resolution, youth offending, criminal justice, law...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: A Group to review the administration of civil justice in the State, chaired by the former President of the High Court Mr Justice Peter Kelly, was established in 2017. The Group will make recommendations for changes with a view to improving access to civil justice in the State, promoting early resolution of disputes, reducing the cost of litigation, creating a more responsive and...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (4 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, Standing Order 154 is modified to provide that it be an instruction to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality that it has power to make provision in the Bail (Amendment) Bill 2016 in relation to:(a) the Criminal Justice Act 1984, Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, Criminal Justice Act 2007 and Criminal Justice Act 2011, of a...

Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2018: Referral to Select Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ..., pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(c) and 182(3), which shall report back to the Dail by no later than 12th December:—Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate) - Select Committee on Justice and Equality. Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary Estimate) - Select Committee on Justice and Equality. Vote 22 - Courts (Supplementary Estimate) - Select Committee on Justice...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Judiciary Issues (2 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: It is usual for the Minister for Justice and Equality to have regular contact with the Judiciary regarding Courts Service matters. Since my appointment I have met regularly with the Chief Justice in her capacity as chair of the Courts Service Board on a range of issues and, from time to time, with other members of the Judiciary. Prior to the enactment of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012,...

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2024)

Dessie Ellis: ...a fourth one in Monaghan. This resulted in the deaths of 34 civilians, including baby Martha O'Neill, and the injury of almost 300 people. I pay tribute to the families and campaigners from Justice for the Forgotten in the Gallery. I acknowledge their long struggle for truth and justice, which is a testament to their commitment and determination to get justice for their loved ones 50...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: With reference to the ministerial and Government decision-making on policing and justice, I wish to refer to the need to establish a public inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell at Carrickmacross. The person responsible for the death of Shane had a litany of convictions, in courts North and South, for serious offences. It was an appalling failure of the justice system that this...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

Patrick Costello: I wish to make similar points. The Chief Justice, who has been a strong advocate for access to justice, has made the point that access is not just about courtrooms and judges; there are plenty of other things that block people's ability to access justice. A recent report by the Department of Justice report, for which I could not find a date, mentioned per capitaspending on legal aid as...