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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Tánaiste knows my concern about the treatment of republican prisoners in Maghaberry Prison and it is a long-term concern. I bring to his attention the case of a Dermot Burke, who is a prison in Maghaberry at present. He was arrested in January and is being held in solitary confinement since. During that period he has been scanned 18 times by an X-ray body scanner and he has had no...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Tánaiste probably answered the first supplementary I had, which was whether the White Paper has been overtaken by events, in particular, the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces and if it has, whether there will be a new White Paper or whether we will just work on the commission. Also, will the consultative forum on international security policy require formal change of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In 2015, the then Government took the view that there was scope during the currency of the White Paper to further develop supports to existing personnel and veterans and this was to include training of serving personnel in order that they would have civilian qualifications once they left the Army and would be able to transfer into civil society and be able to get employment. What progress...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the annual cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise prison; the number of prisoners in the prison that this security relates to; whether the need for an Army presence there is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13033/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My question relates to the cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise prison. This relates to the fact that when the Army was originally deployed to the prison, there was a large number of prisoners. I am interested in finding out the number of prisoners who are specifically secured by the Army presence and whether the need for that presence is under review. As the Tánaiste knows,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I met the Tánaiste in December 2020, at which time there were 29 prisoners in the E block in Portlaoise prison. There are now fewer than ten. By mid-summer, the figure could be half that again. Does the Tánaiste not agree that is a radically different situation from the situation that caused the Army to be deployed to the prison in the first place? I welcome what he had to say...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I said, when I met the Tánaiste there were 29 prisoners on the E block. I predicted at that time that if no new prisoners came in, the numbers would drop to approximately ten by the end of 2023. That happened. To my knowledge, there are no prisoners in the E wing on remand, so there is nobody awaiting trial. There is nobody, to my knowledge, in the E wing who was out in bail. It...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I ask the Tánaiste for an overview on the implementation of the defence White Paper and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Senator Flynn will be with us shortly but she asked me to chair the meeting in the meantime. I remind members that they must be physically present within Leinster House in order to take part in public meetings of the committee. I will not allow members who are not in Leinster House to take part in the meeting. We will suspend while we await the arrival of the witnesses.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I welcome all our guests. I will read out some housekeeping rules we have here. The evidence of witnesses physically present in Leinster House is protected by absolute privilege. Witnesses should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. They should not engage in speech that may be regarded as damaging to the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I thank Ms Lucey for her submission. I welcome our witnesses from the Community Law and Mediation. Both organisations work closely with community services. I ask the witnesses from the Community Law and Mediation to make their submission.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Did Deputy Buckley want to come back in?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I now go to our Chair, Senator Flynn.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have a few questions. Recourse to the courts should be a last resort, and in an ideal world, nobody would have to have recourse to the courts because the services would be provided. In the case of discrimination by private entities, there is little that can be done except through the courts. If the law were adequate, would we be able to resolve a lot of discrimination or the lack of...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: If all members have asked their questions, we will adjourn. Beimid ag tógáil saoire na Cásca, we will be adjourning for Easter. I know members will be out canvassing but I hope everyone else will have a good rest over the Easter period. Most members will be busier than ever with the local and European elections coming up.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether there have been any discussions at an EU level in relation to introducing extra obligations on member states in relation to defence; whether Ireland has been a part of these discussions; and the stance Ireland has taken in the discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13034/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is intended to agree and implement the All Island Strategic Rail Review; the reason for the delay in doing so; whether in the meantime it is intended to do preliminary work on those elements of the strategy totally within the remit of the Irish State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13032/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure that adequate resources are provided to the NTA in order that bus services on the main radial routes into and from Galway, including the services from Casla (route 424), Clifden, Headford and Kilcolgan can meet current demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13031/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a decision will be made in relation to a passport application lodged by a person in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (21 Mar 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 339. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason for the delay with the commencement of the Leader Programme in County Galway; the number of companies that will deliver the Leader Programme there; the areas they will cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13470/24]