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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]