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Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland and Reports of Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...is on its own. There was the report on Operation Greenwich in respect of the killing of 19 people, including Councillors Eddie Fullerton and Bernard O'Hagan. The investigation into the death of Pat Finucane is ongoing. There were previously reports on loyalist killings in south Down and the north west, including Loughinisland, Greysteel and other incidents. It can no longer be...

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...and legislate. The British end of the legislation is more substantial and weighty. As Deputy O'Callaghan has outlined, there are ongoing requirements for inquests and inquiries, such as in the case of Mr. Pat Finucane and several others. The British Government has had this on its desk for a long time. It has gone out to consultation and that period of consultation has been extended,...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...lost almost 100 gardaí since last year despite what the Minister said about increased numbers and resources. In real terms, Dublin has lost about 900 core unit gardaí since 2010. Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy said that rock bottom had been hit in respect of policing numbers in Dublin. The solution to this is to be found within policing. While the Minister is keen to flag...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (13 Jun 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...xed; since last year, despite what the Minister and the Government are telling us about increased resources and numbers. Dublin has lost approximately 900 gardaí since 2010. Last January, Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy stated, "Despite the fact that there are new personnel, drainage into specialist units and transfers continue to reduce frontline policing ... We've hit rock...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...had their numbers reduced substantially. Mayfield Garda station went from 51 gardaí down to 42 in the past 12 months alone. I believe the situation is the same in Dublin. Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy said the situation in Dublin has hit "rock bottom", or at least that was the case in January. I am not sure if much has changed in the past four or five months. I understand...

Local Authority Boundaries Review: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2017)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am sharing time with Deputy Pat Buckley. I join the Minister of State and my colleagues in paying tribute to the staff of Cork County Council and Cork City Council for the extraordinary work they did and are still doing in very difficult circumstances. I firmly believe that they have been doing extraordinary work with very tight budgets over a number of years and they certainly deserve...

Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 May 2017)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...brain injury. This is a dreadful situation. A young mother has had her life confined beyond our imagination and her family has had to carry the burden subsequently. Her parents, Margaret and Pat, have fought for her tirelessly with great commitment and determination. I want to recognise them here today. The High Court awarded €2.5 million in damages against the HSE. In...

Mother and Baby Homes: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2017)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...Government, Fianna Fáil and the Labour Party was that I delete my motion, practically in its entirety. What was submitted was insulting to those who sit here and further afield watching the debate, regardless of my anger. The Government's amendment is essentially a pat on the back for what it has done to date. What has been done to date in the setting up of a commission of...