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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]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Legal Aid Service Waiting Times
Jim O'Callaghan
81. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and 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 she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24265/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Prisoner Releases
Jim O'Callaghan
82. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prisoners currently on temporary release by prison in tabular form; the type of offence the prisoners were convicted of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24266/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Direct Provision Data
Jim O'Callaghan
83. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total population currently residing in direct provision centres; the number of persons in tabular form, by centre; the capacity and the percentage occupation of each centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24267/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Garda Data
Jim O'Callaghan
84. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of outstanding warrants nationwide on the PULSE system; if she is concerned at the number of outstanding warrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24268/16]
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Probation and Welfare Service Data
Jim O'Callaghan
85. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently supervised in the community under a post-release supervision order under Part 5 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001; the number of persons currently in breach of conditions under this Part; the number of cases pending; the number of convictions; if she will provide a regional breakdown of these figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24269/16]
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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EU Budget Contribution
Jim O'Callaghan
156. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the dramatic increase in Ireland's growth levels of 26% in 2015 will have any consequential impact upon our contribution to the EU budget, which is based heavily on our gross national income and gross domestic product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22831/16]
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Garda Retirements
Jim O'Callaghan
60. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 30 of June 2016, the projected number of retirements from An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2017 to 2021. [21883/16]
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Garda Equipment
Jim O'Callaghan
86. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of a widespread belief among members of An Garda Síochána that their uniform is unfit for purpose; if she plans to address this; if she or An Garda Síochána management have had any discussions with Garda Síochána representative groups on the matter; if the representative groups have made proposals that would provide a better uniform and make savings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21431/16]
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Garda Equipment
Jim O'Callaghan
87. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a study or review of the Garda Síochána fleet was undertaken by an external consultant (details supplied); if she has or will publish the review; the details of the recommendations made in the review; if she has acted on them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21432/16]
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Garda Station Opening Hours
Jim O'Callaghan
88. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána stations in the Dublin metropolitan region which are not open on a 24-hour basis but which have a garda present for the purposes of minding the station during the hours when it is closed in tabular form. [21434/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Garda Strength
Jim O'Callaghan
177. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of appointed detectives in each Garda Síochána division at the present time and for the same date in each of the years 2011 to 2015, in tabular form. [21274/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Garda Strength
Jim O'Callaghan
178. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in each Garda Síochána division at the present time and for the same date in each of the years 2011 to 2015, in tabular form. [21275/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Charities Regulation
Jim O'Callaghan
81. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff employed by the charity regulator per annum since its establishment; the operating costs per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20293/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Public Sector Pensions
Jim O'Callaghan
179. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered changes to the pension arrangements for public servants in civil partnership or same-sex marriage arrangements given the recent preliminary European Court of Justice findings in relation to a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20294/16]
Wed, 6 Jul 2016
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Legislative Programme
Jim O'Callaghan
69. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reintroduce the Gambling Control Bill 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19883/16]
Wed, 6 Jul 2016
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EU Directives
Jim O'Callaghan
78. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will transpose the fourth European Union anti-money laundering directive 2015/849 into law. [20099/16]
Wed, 6 Jul 2016
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme
Jim O'Callaghan
85. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to consider introducing incentive schemes under the home renovation scheme which would provide tax relief for making homes safe such as by ensuring that gas pipes inside a house are a different colour to water pipes and to ensure that no accidental connections to the wrong pipe occur which would cause a serious accident. [19937/16]
Wed, 6 Jul 2016
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme
Jim O'Callaghan
86. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing incentives in addition to the home renovation scheme which would permit persons to purchase a gas boiler directly from the supplier when replacing an old gas boiler to ensure that they get the boiler for the cheapest price, given that this would incentivise them to change their old gas boilers, thus promoting safety. [19938/16]