Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Medical Goods Regulation

Jim O'Callaghan

413. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the range of low-protein products available through the long-term illness scheme has been kept up to date; if the low-protein products required for persons suffering from phenylketonuria is provided for under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2632/17]

Disease Management

Jim O'Callaghan

415. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to outline the steps that have been taken to put in place a successor to the national rare disease plan 2014-18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2634/17]

Departmental Functions

Jim O'Callaghan

104. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if his Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 which requires his Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of his Department; and the policies, plans and actions in place or proposed to be put in place to address those issues. [1761/17]

Commencement of Legislation

Jim O'Callaghan

115. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to commence Part 2 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41182/16]

Cúrsaí Gaeilge

Jim O'Callaghan

142. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Jim O'Callaghan den an Tánaiste agus Aire Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais an n-aontaíonn sí leis, ón uair nach labhraítear focal Gaeilge ón stáitse agus ón uair nach dtagraítear don Ghaeilge, fiú i mBéarla, ag ócáidí bronnta saoránachta na hÉireann, gurb é atá á chur in iúl ag an stát ná nach bhfuil an Ghaeilge mar chuid den oidhreacht agus den chultúr beo atá ar fáil do suas le 100,000 duine a fuair saoránacht na hÉireann le cúig bliana anuas; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [41641/16]

Cúrsaí Gaeilge

Jim O'Callaghan

143. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Jim O'Callaghan den an Tánaiste agus Aire Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais an gcinnteoidh sí go dtabharfaidh an stát aitheantas don Ghaeilge ag ócáidí bronnta saoránachta na hÉireann feasta; an ndéanfaidh sí cinnte de seo trí thrácht a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge, i mBéarla, i gcomhthéacs na féiniúlachta a bhaineann le saoránacht na hÉireann agus ansin trí óráid a mhaireann nóiméad nó dhó ar a laghad a thabhairt i nGaeilge; agus lena chois sin, nuair a léitear amach don slua an fógra dílseachta don náisiún agus don stát, an gcinnteoidh sí go ndéanfar sin i nGaeilge ar dtús agus ansin i mBéarla, agus go mbeidh an fhoclaíocht i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla ar fáil do chách roimh an ócáid; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [41642/16]

Cúrsaí Gaeilge

Jim O'Callaghan

144. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Jim O'Callaghan den an Tánaiste agus Aire Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais an gcinnteoidh sí go dtabharfar aitheantas do thraidisiúin iontacha an cheoil in Éirinn sa chur i láthair ceoil a dhéantar ag ócáidí bronnta saoránachta na hÉireann; an ndéanfaidh sí cinnte de seo trí leas a bhaint as ar a laghad amhrán deoraíochta amháin ó thraidisiún na tíre, mar shampla, Bánchnoic Éireann Ó, mar nasc idir stair na himirce as Éirinn agus taithí na n-inimirceach ar saoránaigh nua in Éirinn an lae inniu iad; an bhféachfaidh sí chuige go ndéanfar píosa ceoil ar leith a choimisiúnú in Éirinn le seinm ag an ócáid; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [41643/16]

Garda Strength

Jim O'Callaghan

153. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 1 December 2016, the number of those appointed detectives in each division that are current firearm card holders. [41871/16]

Garda Training

Jim O'Callaghan

154. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Garda lands at Clonmore, County Tipperary; and if they will be used for firearms training. [41873/16]

Departmental Operations

Jim O'Callaghan

197. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, which requires her Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of her Department; and the policies, plans and actions in place or proposed to be put in place to address those issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1762/17]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Jim O'Callaghan

205. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the services which will be made available to the refugees due to arrive in Roscommon. [1802/17]

Road Traffic Offences Data

Jim O'Callaghan

209. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fines issued and payments received for cycling offences during 2015/2016. [1886/17]

Language Schools

Jim O'Callaghan

373. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his Department's plans for the Test of Interactive English, TIE; when the current tender for TIE expires; if it will be put out to tender again when it expires; if TIE remains an exam accredited and validated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41322/16]

Departmental Strategy Statements

Jim O'Callaghan

526. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 which requires his Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of his Department; and the policies, plans and actions in place or proposed to be put in place to address those issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1764/17]

Human Rights

Jim O'Callaghan

1451. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has complied with section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 which requires his Department to set out, in a manner that is accessible to the public in its strategic plan, an assessment of the human rights and equality issues it views to be relevant to the functions and purpose of his Department; and the policies, plans and actions in place or proposed to be put in place to address those issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1763/17]

Garda Promotions

Jim O'Callaghan

1. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if approval will be forthcoming for proposed chief superintendent appointments in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40593/16]

Paramilitary Groups

Jim O'Callaghan

3. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken following the recent paramilitary activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40594/16]

Crime Levels

Jim O'Callaghan

19. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recent CSO survey which indicated a fall in detection rates for certain categories of crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40391/16]

International Terrorism

Jim O'Callaghan

29. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current assessment of the threat to Ireland of an international terrorist attack; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40312/16]

Garda Communications

Jim O'Callaghan

36. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is to be a review of Garda e-mail usage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40310/16]

Fines Administration

Jim O'Callaghan

47. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action that will be taken to address the €35 million outstanding in courts' fines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40313/16]

Gangland Crime

Jim O'Callaghan

55. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of measures to tackle gangland crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40311/16]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

75. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in the Dublin south central metropolitan region on 30 November 2016. [40634/16]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

76. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in the Dublin southern metropolitan region on 30 November 2016. [40635/16]

Medicinal Products Availability

Jim O'Callaghan

187. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the clinical trial of the Respreeza drug which assists persons that suffer from emphysema will continue to be made available to persons who are currently in receipt of the drug; if not, if his Department will instruct the manufacturers (details supplied) to maintain compassionate access schemes to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40338/16]

Garda Deployment

Jim O'Callaghan

100. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Dublin armed response unit; if it is now operational; the number of gardaí assigned to it; if any of its members have been reassigned from existing Garda units; if so, the number of such gardaí; if all the vacancies arising in those units from reassignment have been filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39651/16]

Legal Aid Service

Jim O'Callaghan

103. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when responsibility for criminal legal aid will be transferred to the Legal Aid Board. [39757/16]

Legal Aid Service

Jim O'Callaghan

104. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of her Department’s examination of the feasibility of a new public defender system. [39758/16]

Garda Stations

Jim O'Callaghan

105. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the pilot scheme to reopen six Garda stations will commence. [39760/16]

Joint Policing Committees

Jim O'Callaghan

106. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the resources provided by her Department to local joint policing committees in 2015 and 2016; and the amount being provided in 2017. [39761/16]

Garda Strength

Jim O'Callaghan

107. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of each specialist unit in An Garda Síochána involved in the fight against all forms of serious crime with regard to the programme for Government commitment on the need to build up to full strength at the earliest opportunity; and the target level for each. [39762/16]

Garda Data

Jim O'Callaghan

108. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda business fora established since May 2016. [39763/16]

Courts Service

Jim O'Callaghan

109. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of her plans to resource the courts, particularly the Circuit Court, to deal with increased non-summary prosecutions of serious crimes; and the additional resources being provided for this in 2017. [39764/16]

Probation and Welfare Service

Jim O'Callaghan

110. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being put in place to strengthen supervision of prolific repeat offenders after they have served their prison sentences. [39765/16]

Courts Service Administration

Jim O'Callaghan

111. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she commissioned the annual study on court efficiency and sitting times benchmarked against international standards to provide accurate measurements for improving access to justice; and when it will be published. [39766/16]

Court Sittings

Jim O'Callaghan

112. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she plans to publish legislation to reduce excessive delays in trials and court proceedings, including pre-trial hearings. [39767/16]

Garda Station Closures

Jim O'Callaghan

138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she proposes to make an announcement on the reopening of Garda stations, including Cloughjordan Garda Station, County Tipperary. [40082/16]

Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision

Jim O'Callaghan

250. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if Irish Water can facilitate meaningful study or co-operation on the area of the right to harvest and return rain water to the sewer system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39896/16]

Garda Deployment

Jim O'Callaghan

101. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda liaison officers with Europol from 2010 to date in 2016 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38866/16]

Garda Districts

Jim O'Callaghan

102. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of juvenile liaison officers per annum from 2010 to date in 2016 by Garda district in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38867/16]

School Accommodation

Jim O'Callaghan

178. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when an application for additional accommodation in a school (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38882/16]