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Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Garda Investigations
Jim O'Callaghan
92. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a Garda investigation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15160/17]
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
53. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the most recent figures for the number of Garda Reserve members in each Garda division, in tabular form. [14750/17]
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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Garda Data
Jim O'Callaghan
54. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the most recent figures for the number of gardaí in the traffic corps in each Garda division, in tabular form. [14751/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Legislative Process
Jim O'Callaghan
103. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the interdepartmental working group preparing heads of Bills and legislation on providing access for An Garda Síochána to the State's industrial relations structures contains any persons from the Garda representative associations; if not, the reason for their exclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12870/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Garda Remuneration
Jim O'Callaghan
105. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason third level degrees attained by members of An Garda Síochána over a period of more than four years are not accepted for the purpose of pay increments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12883/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Inquiries into Garda Activities
Jim O'Callaghan
108. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the proposed inquiry into allegations made by a person (details supplied) and which the Government previously indicated would be the subject of an inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12943/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Prisoner Data
Jim O'Callaghan
127. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of the prison population made up of non-nationals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13229/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Commencement of Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
134. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Part 7 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 relating to enduring powers of attorney shall be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13449/17]
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
383. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) can be provided with an additional four special needs assistants to make up the allocated numbers to alleviate the workload of the 14 SNAs currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13980/17]
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
19. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the targets in place for reducing outpatient waiting times in St. Vincent’s University Hospital in 2017. [12113/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Garda Operations
Jim O'Callaghan
97. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the Garda divisions with protective services units; and the number of staff in each, in tabular form. [11269/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Garda Deployment
Jim O'Callaghan
98. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff in each Garda division that assigned to each Garda victim service office, in tabular form. [11287/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
119. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; and the estimated full year cost of increasing it to 2,500. [11626/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Garda Strength
Jim O'Callaghan
120. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the full year cost of increasing enlisted membership of An Garda Síochána to 15,000. [11627/17]
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Garda Civilian Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
121. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the full year cost of providing an extra 2,000 civilian staff in An Garda Síochána. [11628/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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International Conventions
Jim O'Callaghan
44. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the Istanbul Convention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11098/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Private Rented Accommodation Deposits
Jim O'Callaghan
194. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department is considering proposals to restrict legally the requesting of booking deposits from potential tenants by letting agents for private rented accommodation; and his views on whether it should be permitted for letting agents or landlords to accept booking deposits for accommodation and then choose an alternative tenant. [10641/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
109. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of women that have applied to the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries. [9731/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
110. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of women that have received the maximum amount of compensation afforded under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries. [9732/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
111. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of women that have accepted lesser amounts than they applied for under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries. [9733/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
112. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries that have received lesser amounts than they applied for due to inaccurate and or missing records. [9734/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
113. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications made under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries that have been rejected. [9735/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
114. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications made under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries that have been rejected due to inaccurate and or missing records. [9736/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
115. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of interviews which have taken place with women that have made applications under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries. [9737/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Restorative Justice
Jim O'Callaghan
116. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the women that were interviewed that have accepted less compensation than the amount applied for under the restorative justice scheme for survivors of the Magdalen laundries. [9738/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Child and Family Agency Services
Jim O'Callaghan
118. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which officials in her Department were first informed of the existence of a Tusla file regarding a person (details supplied); if her Department was informed of this file’s existence by either Tusla or the Department of Children and Youth Affairs or by another entity; the action taken on foot of receipt of this information; the other Departments or State agencies that were informed regarding the existence of this file; and the date on which such information was provided to same. [9763/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Child and Family Agency Investigations
Jim O'Callaghan
557. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the date on which officials in his Department were first informed of the existence of a Tusla file regarding a person (details supplied); if his Department was informed of this file's existence by either Tusla or the Department of Children and Youth Affairs or by another entity; the action taken on foot of receipt of this information; the other Departments or State agencies that were informed regarding the existence of this file; and the date on which such information was provided to same. [9764/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Child and Family Agency Data
Jim O'Callaghan
811. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which officials in her Department were first informed of the existence of a Tusla file regarding a person (details supplied); if her Department was informed of this file’s existence by either Tusla or by another entity; the action taken on foot of receipt of this information; the other Departments or State agencies that were informed regarding the existence of this file; and the date on which such information was provided to same. [9765/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Legal Services Regulation
Jim O'Callaghan
85. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 15 February 2017, the date on which she expects the legal services regulatory authority to be fully operational; and when it will be regulating the legal profession. [8945/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Garda Civilian Staff
Jim O'Callaghan
1. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the civilian component of An Garda Síochána is to be enhanced; and if there are any targets in place in that regard. [7630/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Alcohol Sales Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
3. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the licensing laws are being enforced and if any review of this matter is proposed. [7626/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Industrial Relations
Jim O'Callaghan
10. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to allow Garda associations access to the industrial relations mechanisms of the State; and if new restrictions on members of An Garda Síochána going on strike or taking other forms of industrial action are to be brought forward. [7629/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Ministerial Meetings
Jim O'Callaghan
12. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of her recent meeting with the United Kingdom Home Secretary. [7627/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
52. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any analysis has been completed on reasons for the substantial fall in Garda Reserve numbers between 2014 and 2016. [7628/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Legal Services Regulation
Jim O'Callaghan
81. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Legal Services Regulatory Authority will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7462/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Immigrant Investor Programme Administration
Jim O'Callaghan
105. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the rules of the start-up entrepreneur programme run by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service will be changed to allow funding into high technology start-up schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6964/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Garda Civilian Staff Data
Jim O'Callaghan
89. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of civilian staff employed in An Garda Síochána at the end of each of the years from 2010 to 2016, in tabular form; and the proportion of total personnel numbers in An Garda Síochána that this represented on each date. [6129/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base Proposals
Jim O'Callaghan
181. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on CCCTB; if the matter has been raised recently with the European Commission and-or the Council of Ministers and, if so, their response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5911/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Immigrant Investor Programme Eligibility
Jim O'Callaghan
159. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the basis for the increase in the amount required by applicants to avail of the immigrant investor programme and which increase was announced on 20 December 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4817/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Garda Reserve
Jim O'Callaghan
94. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the Garda Reserve for 2017; when the recruitment drive for 300 new reserves will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3837/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Protected Disclosures
Jim O'Callaghan
96. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which she received the report from a person (details supplied) into allegations of Garda attempts to discredit a whistleblower; and when she will publish the report. [3851/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Education and Training Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
228. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated to the constituency of Dublin Bay South in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4400/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Education and Training Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
229. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding which was allocated to the constituency of Dublin Bay South for tourism and hospitality skills training in 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4401/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Education and Training Provision
Jim O'Callaghan
230. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the agency or body which has overall responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Public Sector Staff Grades Review
Jim O'Callaghan
372. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the proposed amalgamation by his Department of the staff officer and executive officer grades within the Civil Service did not take place on 2 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3980/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Jim O'Callaghan
519. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if consideration can be given for the recruitment of a full-time co-ordinator of the South Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force following the retirement of the office holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3974/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Jim O'Callaghan
103. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to having trains policed by a dedicated police unit in an effort to deter anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3406/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Gambling Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
107. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status and timeframe for the gambling control Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2817/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Visa Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
110. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the processing of de facto visas may take up to six months whereas applications for other visas, such as employment visas, can often be processed within three weeks, with appeals for de facto visas taking approximately six months to process; the reason applications for de facto visa cannot be started from abroad before coming here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2846/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Special Educational Needs
Jim O'Callaghan
227. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if children with SNAs in a school (details supplied) are given their allocated time; the reason some children are not receiving the time with SNAs that they are allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3157/17]