Results 1-20 of 1,529 for speaker:Jim O'Callaghan in 'Dáil debates'

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [14093/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I do not know how members of An Garda Síochána can keep on top of the amount of laws there at present. Sometimes we see gardaí involved in situations and ask why they are not implementing, say, section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act or as I was saying in respect of Mount Street, the Roads Act 1993. There is such a vast amount of legislation that people in this...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: The meeting in Paris in February commemorated the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I am sure the Taoiseach's predecessor, who attended it on our behalf, and the other leaders of the EU were fairly consistent in their desire to ensure that there was continued support for Ukraine. Obviously, from this country's point of view, we are limited in what we can do with regard...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent conference in Paris on the invasion of Ukraine. [14156/24]

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (20 Mar 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Maternity Protection Act 1994 and to provide for postponement of maternity leave where a mother has been diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness during pregnancy, and to provide for related matters. The purpose of this Bill is to amend the maternity protection Acts so that a mother who has...

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (20 Mar 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: The violations of human rights in Russia and the stamping out of political opposition are important because Russia as a country exerts significant influence throughout the world. There are very many other countries around the world which do not comply with the principles of human rights that we respect in this country but they are of limited influence. Unfortunately, globally, Russia's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: A number of weeks ago, I raised with the Tánaiste the plight of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition figure who at that time was incarcerated in an Arctic penal colony. We now know tragically that he was killed in that colony and his funeral has taken place. What is the Tánaiste's response on that? Other political prisoners have also been incarcerated by President Putin, in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: Six weeks ago, that we discussed the plight of Alexei Navalny and his incarceration in the Arctic penal colony. At that time, I said that President Putin deals with his political opponents by either imprisoning them or poisoning them. 10 o’clock I should also have mentioned at the time that when those two options do not work, he takes a further step and kills him. It gives me...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: Arson is an extremely serious criminal offence. Under section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act 1991, any person convicted of arson on indictment can face a maximum penalty of up to life imprisonment and an unlimited fine. The reason we impose such a serious sentence upon those convicted of arson is because we recognise the danger associated with it. It is remarkable and extremely lucky that,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (21 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council on Ukraine. [7798/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (15 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for his answer. It is clear that this is a problem that cannot be solved without State investment. That is why underlying the Housing for All plan is a commitment that we are going to invest significant amounts - €5 billion per annum as he indicated - in trying to increase housing in the country. There is another sphere, which is the people who have not been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (15 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his current assessment of all the key housing indicators, that is, commencements, completions and planning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6807/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (15 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how many new homes have been delivered since the launch of the Housing for All plan in September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6808/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (15 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is now two and half years since the Minister introduced the Housing for All plan. What is his assessment as to how the plan is working, by reference to the key indicators in respect of housing such as planning permissions, constructions and commencements? Second, the reason the Minister and the Government introduced the Housing for All plan was that we recognised that we needed to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (15 Feb 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for his answer. Two things have been apparent. First, a new plan was needed. When we came into government, we recognised that something needed to change. That is why the Government deserves to be commended on spending time on putting together a new plan, namely, as the Minister said, Housing for All. Second, it is difficult and it is a slow process to turn around...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (25 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am conscious we are limited in what we can do but the Russian people are suffering as a result of this regime. Historically, I do not think any people have suffered as much as the Russian people. They had 300 years of the tsars and the Romanovs, then they had 70 years of deranged Marxist-Leninists who controlled their thoughts and their operation, and that has been followed by 25 years of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (25 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: 17. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the latest developments in the case of (details supplied) and other political prisoners in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (25 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: President Putin deals with his political opponents either by poisoning them or imprisoning them. In the case of Mr. Alexei Navalny, he did both. He had him poisoned in August 2020 and imprisoned in January 2021. I am conscious of the limited powers we as a country have, but what are the views of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in respect of the ongoing detention of Mr....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (25 Jan 2024)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Tánaiste and welcome his response. It is also important we point out that, in February 2021, the European Court of Human Rights directed that Mr. Navalny should be released immediately. Of course, that direction was completely ignored by President Putin and the Russian regime. It is important we keep highlighting the continued detention of individuals in Russia who are...