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Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Judicial Council
Jim O'Callaghan
70. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a judicial council will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34838/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Haddington Road Agreement Review
Jim O'Callaghan
75. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the review of Garda pay and conditions that was to be completed by 1 June 2014 is still ongoing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34839/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Commissions of Investigation
Jim O'Callaghan
101. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she proposes to take action to enable GSOC complete its investigation into matters arising from the O'Higgins commission of investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34837/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Judicial Appointments
Jim O'Callaghan
135. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies that exist at present on the District Court, the Circuit Court, the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and any courts established under the Treaty of the European Union to which Ireland is required to nominate candidates for appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34457/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
153. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a schedule and timeline for her plans to commence Part 14 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35016/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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School Curriculum
Jim O'Callaghan
200. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will implement new marking systems for the examinations to take into account students whose schools have been closed under health and safety and child protection provisions. [34437/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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School Curriculum
Jim O'Callaghan
201. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide grinds or extra hours for leaving certificate students so that they can get their syllabus finished in time for their examinations; and if the date for the leaving certificate can be deferred so as to enable the students to complete their leaving certificate syllabus. [34438/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Statute Law Revision Programme
Jim O'Callaghan
418. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will commit to funding the statute law revision programme after the enactment of the Statute Law Revision Bill 2016; his views on whether, in the context of Brexit, it is important that Ireland, which may be the only remaining common law country in the EU, delete from its Statute Book unnecessary and archaic laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34466/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Garda Strength
Jim O'Callaghan
78. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to set out in tabular form the number of Garda reserves in each Garda division. [34300/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Garda Resources
Jim O'Callaghan
79. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of personal engaged in cyber crime policing in An Garda Síochána per annum from 2010 to date in 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34361/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Legislative Measures
Jim O'Callaghan
79. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is proposed that legislation establishing a new family law court will be introduced in the near future; and the extent to which legislation has been prepared within her Department. [32633/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Fines Data
Jim O'Callaghan
84. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total value of uncollected fines; the total number of uncollected fines; and the number of persons that have been imprisoned for non-payment of fines for each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date, in tabular form. [32845/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Fines Data
Jim O'Callaghan
85. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of attachment orders made by the courts since the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014; and the sum total of the fines for which such attachment orders have been made since then. [32846/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
91. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she intends to commence part XIV of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32927/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Child Care Law Reporting Project
Jim O'Callaghan
479. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider providing funding for the Childcare Law Reporting Project when it concludes in 2017. [32635/16]
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations
Jim O'Callaghan
51. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the inquiry she requested GSOC to conduct into events surrounding evidence given to the O'Higgins commission and any attempt to undermine the credibility and motivation of a particular person's testimony; if any legal impediments have arisen that are preventing GSOC conducting its inquiry; if so, the details of same; the action that will need to be taken to overcome such impediments; and if it is intended to take such action. [32450/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Emergency Services
Jim O'Callaghan
168. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current arrangements in place for calling out mountain rescue; and the costs associated with same. [32280/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Jim O'Callaghan
154. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Government intends to bring the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 before Dáil Éireann. [31997/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Tax Code
Jim O'Callaghan
162. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance to outline the reason there are different criteria for benefits and taxation, whereby a cohabiting couple have to be jointly assessed for social protection entitlements and cannot be jointly assessed for tax purposes as cohabitants who are not married; and if this rule can be changed to allow cohabiting couples to apply to be jointly assessed for tax purposes. [31507/16]
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Garda Equipment
Jim O'Callaghan
73. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of the roll-out of body cameras for all gardaí; if she has received such a request from the Garda Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31445/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Water Charges Administration
Jim O'Callaghan
282. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the commission investigating water charges takes account of the needs of those who require additional water beyond the average normal use of a person due to medical and health needs such as, for example, Crohn's disease. [30331/16]
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Jim O'Callaghan
625. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be greater capital investment in cycling as a mode of transport. [30268/16]
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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EU Directives
Jim O'Callaghan
2. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the outstanding EU directives that her Department or agencies under its remit are responsible for implementing, in tabular form; if the implementation of any of them require specific legislative change; and the details of same. [30017/16]
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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School Costs
Jim O'Callaghan
61. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he will take to address the huge disparity in school costs which exists from school to school throughout the country and the inequality faced by parents by providing funding for a free primary education system as costed by a charity (details supplied) at €103 million. [30123/16]
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Consular Services Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
298. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the conviction of a person (details supplied); and if steps have been taken by his Department to ensure that this person is not subjected to any inhumane, degrading or discriminatory treatment due to their Irish citizenship. [29863/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Legislative Programme
Jim O'Callaghan
120. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, tackling child grooming, human trafficking and prostitution and supporting Ireland’s most vulnerable children and adults, will be progressed, noting that it has been listed as priority legislation and is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28570/16]
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Credit Union Lending
Jim O'Callaghan
280. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection when it is proposed to extend the microloan scheme operated by the credit unions to the credit union in Rathmines. [28337/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Garda Investigations
Jim O'Callaghan
65. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received from An Garda Síochána a report written by a senior Garda official which outlines significant developments relating to the treatment of a person (details supplied); her views on whether the contents of the report might affect public confidence in the force; and if she will publish the report. [28012/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Garda Investigations
Jim O'Callaghan
11. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider putting in place an independent investigation into allegations made against An Garda Síochána in respect of the death of a person (details supplied) and for an independent investigation into allegations made by another person (details supplied). [27624/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Sentencing Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
12. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for updating and strengthening the sentences that can be imposed on persons convicted of possession of firearms with intent to injure and-or kill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27625/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Sentencing Policy
Jim O'Callaghan
31. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider updating and strengthening the sentences that can be imposed on persons convicted of possession of firearms with intent to injure or kill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27377/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Garda Deployment
Jim O'Callaghan
40. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the numbers in the Garda traffic corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27381/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Community Policing
Jim O'Callaghan
54. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the importance of community engagement and community policing as major factors in determining confidence in policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27378/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Garda Training
Jim O'Callaghan
69. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to expand the professional development of An Garda Síochána and encourage more members to seek more specialised third level training and qualifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27380/16]
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
70. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to boost Garda Reserve numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27379/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Visa Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
105. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the visa application process for persons travelling here from Georgia can be improved so as to enable applications to be expedited and completed in a more efficient manner. [26832/16]
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Commencement of Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
952. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when it is intended to commence Part 11 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. [26924/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Naturalisation Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
32. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her proposals to reduce the fee charged for a naturalisation application; the total fees applicable should an applicant be successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24577/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Legal Services Regulation
Jim O'Callaghan
161. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when sections 149 to 161, inclusive, of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 will commence; if there are impediments to their taking effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25778/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Legal Services Regulation
Jim O'Callaghan
174. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Legal Services Regulation Act, SI 65 of 2015, which was signed into law in December 2015, will be given a commencement order regarding sections 149 to 161, inclusive, dealing with the regulation of legal costs. [26030/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Garda Recruitment
Jim O'Callaghan
182. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 3,200 new members of An Garda Síochána to be recruited on a phased basis over the next four years that will be recruited in 2017; the expected cost of the 2017 recruitment in 2017; and the full year cost of same. [26201/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
186. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the full year cost of increasing the Garda Reserve by 300. [26319/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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EU Issues
Jim O'Callaghan
195. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the EU ESTA proposal; if she has discussed it with her UK counterpart; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26400/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Tax Code
Jim O'Callaghan
318. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if, in addition to increasing the inheritance tax threshold for children in budget 2017, he will increase the threshold for siblings, which is currently at the low sum of €30,000, in circumstances where this penalises, in particular, siblings who have no children who wish to leave monetary assets to other siblings who also have no children and no source of income in order that the surviving sibling may be provided for in their old age. [26040/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Planning Issues
Jim O'Callaghan
643. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will request that powers be conferred upon the Inspector of the Street Furniture Unit of local authorities to remove items placed on the public footpath which are deemed to cause a hazard to and block the mobility of limited mobility residents, in particular those who rely on the assistance of a carer and walking frame, wheelchair or similar device, in view of the serious problem of items such as garden furniture being placed on very narrow public footpaths which impede the access of limited mobility neighbours and which on occasion result in it being necessary for such persons to venture onto the public road and be exposed to the serious risk of an accident. [26039/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Preschool Services
Jim O'Callaghan
1909. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if consideration can be given to reduce the preschool pupil teacher ratio from 11:1 to 10:1; and if changes will be made to the system in order that preschools are paid not just for contact hours, but also for administration time or if they are not to be paid for administration, then that the administrative burden should not be placed on the preschools for filling in forms. [26186/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Garda Recruitment
Jim O'Callaghan
47. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2017 of recruiting an additional 700 gardaí. [23587/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
56. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of reserves in each Garda division in tabular form; the number in each division for the same date in each year from 2011 to 2015, inclusive. [23825/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Drugs Seizures
Jim O'Callaghan
79. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of drug seizures in each Dublin metropolitan Garda district for each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; and the quantity, type and value of drug seizures involved. [24263/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Crime Data
Jim O'Callaghan
80. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and 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 the Garda for each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date; the total notional value of euros involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24264/16]