Parliamentary questions

Garda Information and Communications Technology

Jim O'Callaghan

223. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average cost of information technology in each Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31714/18]

Probate Data

Jim O'Callaghan

224. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the probate application waiting times by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31715/18]

Departmental Funding

Jim O'Callaghan

225. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funding provided to a charity (details supplied) in each of the years 2008 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/18]

Garda Transport Data

Jim O'Callaghan

226. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the full strength of the Garda fleet in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31717/18]

Prisoner Data

Jim O'Callaghan

241. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons released on bail at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31087/18]

Drugs Seizures

Jim O'Callaghan

243. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drug seizures in each Dublin metropolitan Garda district in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the quantity, type and value of drug seizures involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31106/18]

Crime Data

Jim O'Callaghan

244. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of different instances in which counterfeit euro notes have been seized by or have come into the possession of An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the notional value of euros involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31107/18]

Legal Aid

Jim O'Callaghan

245. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting times persons are experiencing in receiving free legal aid broken down by category, such as, family law, repossessions and so on; the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31108/18]

Prisoner Releases

Jim O'Callaghan

246. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners on temporary release by prison; the type of offence those prisoners were convicted of in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31109/18]

Garda Warrants

Jim O'Callaghan

247. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants nationwide on the PULSE system; his views on the number of outstanding warrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/18]

Sex Offenders Notification Requirements

Jim O'Callaghan

248. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons supervised in the community under a post-release supervision order under Part 5 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number of persons in breach of conditions under this Part; the number of cases pending; the number of convictions; the regional breakdown of these figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31111/18]

Probation and Welfare Service Staff

Jim O'Callaghan

249. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of probation officers stationed in each county; the corresponding figures for the same date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31112/18]

Garda Strength

Jim O'Callaghan

250. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda reserves in each Garda division; and the number of Garda reserves in each Garda division for the same date in 2016 in tabular form. [31113/18]

Garda Deployment

Jim O'Callaghan

251. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to each divisional drug unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31114/18]

Garda Civilian Staff Data

Jim O'Callaghan

341. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda division as of 1 July 2018; the number of community gardaí in each division; the number of Garda Reserve in each division; the number of civilian staff in each division in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31041/18]

UN Conventions

Jim O'Callaghan

1. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when Ireland will ratify the optional protocol to the convention against torture which was signed up to on 2 October 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29922/18]

Crime Data

Jim O'Callaghan

3. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the fact that Central Statistics Office figures show an increase in sexual offences of almost 15% in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29826/18]

Garda Resources

Jim O'Callaghan

8. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the engagement he has had with the Garda Commissioner on the funding and provision of additional resources for An Garda Síochána to prepare for a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29637/18]

EU Directives

Jim O'Callaghan

40. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to seek approval to take the necessary measures to seek approval from Dáil Éireann to opt into EU Directive COM/2018/226 and regulation COM/2018/225 relating to e-evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29635/18]

Judicial Appointments

Jim O'Callaghan

47. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if criticism relating to judicial independence levelled against the State in the recent report by the Group of States against Corruption will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29634/18]

Garda Code of Ethics

Jim O'Callaghan

64. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the fact that only 50% of gardaí who have received training in the new code of ethics have signed a declaration form to testify they subscribe to same will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29638/18]

Sexual Offences Data

Jim O'Callaghan

73. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the CSO figures which show increases of almost 15% in 2017 in sexual offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29636/18]

Prisoner Data

Jim O'Callaghan

220. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the percentage of the prison population serving sentences for drugs-related offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28820/18]

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data

Jim O'Callaghan

255. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the INIS has changed policy with regard to the publication of quarterly statistics for student visas as part of the international education strategy; the process by which it was decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29267/18]

Hospital Overcrowding

Jim O'Callaghan

52. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health his views on figures from an organisation (details supplied) which indicate that the number of patients on trolleys in St. Vincent's Hospital in May 2018 was higher than in November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28303/18]

Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists

Jim O'Callaghan

175. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be seen by a public orthodontist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28087/18]

Work Permits Eligibility

Jim O'Callaghan

238. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent decision with regard to an application (details supplied); if an exception can be made to allow the applicant to continue working in their job with a change of status to a stamp 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27482/18]

Commencement of Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

309. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health when Parts 2, 3 and 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced; the reason for the delay in commencing these Parts of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27416/18]

Emergency Accommodation Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

577. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if standard cost efficiency guidelines have been issued for the procurement of emergency accommodation in privately operated hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27461/18]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

116. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of assaults perpetrated against members of An Garda Síochána in the course of their duties in each of the past ten years; the number of successful prosecutions for such assaults in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27296/18]

Health Services Data

Jim O'Callaghan

163. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of sexual assault treatment units here; the location of each unit; the opening hours of each unit; the location to which complainants are brought if the closest unit is not open at the time a complaint is made; if consideration has been given to opening each unit on a 24 hour basis seven days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27162/18]

Commencement of Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

224. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when all parts of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced; the reason for the delay in commencing this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26638/18]

State Properties

Jim O'Callaghan

226. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Thornton Hall site; the reason for the delay in the finalisation of the report from the working group that was established in January 2015 to examine the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26198/18]

EU Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

231. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to opt into the EU e-evidence legislation proposed in Directive COM/2018/226 and regulation COM/2018/225; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26240/18]

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

Jim O'Callaghan

242. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps taken on foot of receipt of the submission from GSOC in January 2018 calling for legislative overhaul of the body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/18]

Commencement of Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

88. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when all parts of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25749/18]

Prison Accommodation Standards

Jim O'Callaghan

90. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of male prisoners accommodated in single cell accommodation in accordance with the recommendation of the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25810/18]

Prison Accommodation Standards

Jim O'Callaghan

91. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that there are adequate prison spaces for male prisoners in the prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25811/18]

Prison Accommodation Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

92. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of additional spaces to be provided by the upcoming development at Limerick Prison; the number of additional spaces for males provided from 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25812/18]

Prison Building Programme

Jim O'Callaghan

93. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of the proposed Limerick Prison development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/18]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

316. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the special needs assistants provided to an organisation (details supplied) can be maintained at the current level rather than having two full-time special needs assistants and one teacher removed from the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24450/18]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

474. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 23 May 2018, the approximate number of anti-social behaviour orders issued by An Garda Síochána in each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24539/18]

Garda Strength

Jim O'Callaghan

484. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel in Roscrea Garda station to date; the number of personnel that were stationed there five and ten years ago, respectively; if his attention has been drawn to the downgrading of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24695/18]

Assisted Decision Making

Jim O'Callaghan

489. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24762/18]

Guardian Status

Jim O'Callaghan

491. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the position of a central registrar to maintain a record of statutory declarations of guardianship in Ireland can be created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24795/18]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

537. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants nationwide on the Garda PULSE system to date by bench, penal and committal warrants; the year in which the number of those outstanding were issued, in tabular form; the number of outstanding warrants by type in each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/18]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

538. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of warrants issued in the past 12 months that were executed; the number that were executed within three, six or 12 months, respectively; the number of the remainder that are outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25506/18]

Garda Vetting

Jim O'Callaghan

546. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for Garda vetting for voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/18]

Guardian Status

Jim O'Callaghan

547. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to the establishment of a central register here to maintain a record of statutory declarations of guardianships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25615/18]

Planning Issues

Jim O'Callaghan

1278. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he can require those embarking on a de facto new build to contribute to a ring-fenced fund to repair damage to the roads caused by such construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24296/18]