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Thu, 31 May 2018
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Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration
Jim O'Callaghan
100. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the INIS will publish quarterly figures for student visa statistics as part of the international education strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24066/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Jim O'Callaghan
65. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action which will be taken to expedite outpatient appointments for the 4,806 children who have been waiting for a consultation in Crumlin children’s hospital for more than 18 months. [23574/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Insurance Compensation Fund
Jim O'Callaghan
151. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the relevant legislation protecting the persons who are owed money by a company (details supplied) will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23099/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Garda Training
Jim O'Callaghan
276. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that have received specialist training to interview children as witnesses, victims and suspects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23131/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Judicial Appointments
Jim O'Callaghan
288. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if barristers that are working outside of the Law Library as in-house counsel are eligible for appointment as judges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23610/18]
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Waste Management Regulations
Jim O'Callaghan
497. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the regulation of scrap metal here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23752/18]
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Garda Equipment
Jim O'Callaghan
85. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of the roll-out of body cameras for all gardaí; if he has received such a request from the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23054/18]
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Garda Training
Jim O'Callaghan
28. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if reports from an organisation (details supplied) that up to 50% of front-line gardaí cannot participate in high-speed chases or use sirens due to the fact they do not have basic training will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/18]
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Recidivism Rate
Jim O'Callaghan
34. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his Department’s plans to deal with the high rate of recidivism among burglars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22646/18]
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Garda Resources
Jim O'Callaghan
38. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the Garda cybercrime bureau has sufficient resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/18]
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Garda Reports
Jim O'Callaghan
42. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which he plans to respond to the recommendation in the recent Garda culture audit (details supplied) that more members be appointed to the rank of sergeant to deal with the perceived supervision vacuum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22647/18]
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Garda Training
Jim O'Callaghan
67. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address reports by an organisation (details supplied) that up to 50% of frontline gardaí cannot participate in high speed chases or use sirens due to the fact that they do not have basic training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/18]
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Jim O'Callaghan
71. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons given anti-social behaviour warnings in 2016 and 2017 by children and adults; the number of anti-social behaviour orders sought in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22648/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Visa Applications
Jim O'Callaghan
261. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the length of delays in the processing of applications for visitor visas from India to Ireland; the reason for these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22275/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Garda Strength
Jim O'Callaghan
271. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda strength by reference to division and rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22487/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Garda Reports
Jim O'Callaghan
274. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 17 April 2017, when the relevant reports will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22497/18]
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Departmental Reports
Jim O'Callaghan
298. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the delay in the publication of the report on investigative failures leading to the collapse of a trial (details supplied); when it is expected the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22538/18]
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory
Jim O'Callaghan
10. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when it is expected work will commence on the construction of the Forensic Science Ireland headquarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16489/18]
Wed, 16 May 2018
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Court Sittings
Jim O'Callaghan
124. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to reduce the delay for the trial of criminal proceedings in the Dublin Circuit Court; if further judges will be assigned to conduct criminal trials on the circuit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Garda Deployment
Jim O'Callaghan
193. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to each Garda station in each division within the Dublin metropolitan region in 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19017/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
231. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason priority patients on the orthodontic waiting list are not being seen within one year; if the waiting list initiative for orthodontic treatment will be revised in order that priority patients are afforded treatment within one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/18]
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Crime Data
Jim O'Callaghan
103. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of offences committed by persons on bail in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18103/18]
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Garda Deployment
Jim O'Callaghan
104. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the detection and prosecution of drugs offences in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18104/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Garda Resources
Jim O'Callaghan
268. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the number of dogs assigned to each Garda division in each of the years 2010 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17471/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Prison Service Data
Jim O'Callaghan
295. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison officers subjected to an assault while on duty in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18040/18]
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Commencement of Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
331. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 18 April 2018, the nature of the technical drafting issue that has come to light in relation to Parts 2 and 3 of the Child and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18041/18]
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
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Home Help Service
Jim O'Callaghan
88. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the Dublin south east, south city and Dún Laoghaire LHO areas experienced a reduction of 36,236 home help hours in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17047/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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Departmental Staff Data
Jim O'Callaghan
100. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of each political appointment to his Department since he was appointed; the pay grade, experience and qualification of each person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16875/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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Commencement of Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
134. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in commencing sections 20 to 23, inclusive, of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; the timeframe for the commencement of the sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16923/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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Medicinal Products
Jim O'Callaghan
147. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be granted eligibility in order to gain access to the immunotherapy drugs Nivolumab or Pembrolizumab; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16855/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Magdalen Laundries Report
Jim O'Callaghan
32. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the measures being taken on foot of the recommendations of the State Ombudsman’s report on the Magdalen restorative justice scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16782/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Road Safety
Jim O'Callaghan
34. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the action he has taken to address the concerns raised by the Road Safety Authority regarding the strength of the Garda traffic corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16490/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Jim O'Callaghan
36. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the level of investment by his Department in CCTV since a commitment was given in the confidence and supply agreement to invest in CCTV; and to make a statement on the matter. [16784/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Criminal Law
Jim O'Callaghan
39. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the status of his review into the legal protections offered to complainants in sexual assault cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16488/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems Expenditure
Jim O'Callaghan
58. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the investment by his Department in CCTV since the commitment given in the confidence and supply agreement to invest in CCTV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16491/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Magdalen Laundries Report
Jim O'Callaghan
84. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the measures being taken on foot of the recommendations of the State Ombudsman’s report on the Magdalen restorative justice scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16487/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Jim O'Callaghan
436. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the construction of a secondary school will commence on the old greyhound track in Harold's Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16326/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Garda Disciplinary Proceedings
Jim O'Callaghan
511. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sworn members of An Garda Síochána that were disciplined for internal Garda breaches in 2017; the percentage of the overall strength of the force that this figure represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15152/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Garda Youth Diversion Projects
Jim O'Callaghan
512. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of funding the Garda youth diversion projects in 2017; the way in which that funding is distributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15161/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Garda Deployment
Jim O'Callaghan
542. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the extra gardaí that will be required post Brexit if there is a hard or soft border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15659/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Common Travel Area
Jim O'Callaghan
543. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of meetings of the Common Travel Area Forum since the United Kingdom triggered Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon; if he or officials from his Department have attended these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15696/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Fines Data
Jim O'Callaghan
544. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of unpaid court imposed fines in 2017; the percentage of these that were imposed for burglary offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15716/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Fines Data
Jim O'Callaghan
545. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of unpaid court imposed fines in 2016; the percentage of these that were imposed for burglary offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15717/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Data Protection
Jim O'Callaghan
548. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it was a decision by the drafters of the Data Protection Bill 2018 not to specifically refer to closed-circuit television, CCTV, and data protection impact assessments; the reason not to specifically legislate for two issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15786/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Adoption Legislation
Jim O'Callaghan
564. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to remove the anomaly that exists under legislation providing for paid adoptive leave to enable same sex couples to avail of paid adoptive leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16166/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Child Protection Guidelines
Jim O'Callaghan
565. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the recommendations of the report by a person (details supplied) into the Childcare Act 1991, published in May 2017, will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16167/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Garda Reports
Jim O'Callaghan
568. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 244 of 23 January 2018, 322 of 30 January 2018 and 136, 137, 138, 139 and 248 of 7 February 2018, when the promised reports from An Garda Síochána will be issued; the reason for the delay in the issuing of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16288/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Medicinal Products Licensing
Jim O'Callaghan
941. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the demand for PD-L1 biological markers in the licensing of pembrolizumab by the HSE will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16258/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Hospital Charges
Jim O'Callaghan
1036. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the imposition of the €80 charge on sufferers of haemochromatosis will be reconsidered in view of the impact it is having on persons requiring venesection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16778/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jim O'Callaghan
1037. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce the waiting list in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin for children to be seen, diagnosed and treated for juvenile arthritis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16779/18]