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| TD | Party |
|---|---|
 Ivana Bacik | Labour Party |
 James Geoghegan | Fine Gael |
 Eoin Hayes | Social Democrats |
 Jim O'Callaghan | Fianna Fáil |
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Jim O'Callaghan
I propose to take Questions Nos. 371, 372 and 373 together. Lotteries and raffles are currently licensed under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, as amended, with permits issued by An Garda Síochána and the licences by the District Court. A lottery with a prize value in excess of…
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Jim O'Callaghan
The removal of individuals involved in criminal activity, and those who pose a risk to public safety, remains a priority for me as Minister. My Department works closely with An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service to ensure that high-risk individuals are prioritised for…
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the attached table provides the number of Gardaí that transferred into the Galway Division from 2022 to 2025 and the stations these Gardaí were assigned to. I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that the transfer of Garda members is…
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
I published the Report of the Garda Training Review Group on 13 October, along with the suite of research undertaken to support the Group’s deliberations. I welcome the report and want to reiterate my thanks to the Chair and the members of the group for their time and commitment…
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Jim O'Callaghan
The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 provides the statutory framework for important aspects of the ownership and management of common areas in multi-unit developments and the operation of owners' management companies (OMCs). Among other matters, it contains provisions relating to…
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Jim O'Callaghan
The International Protection Accommodation Service is currently accommodating nearly 32,000 residents in 295 international protection accommodation centres around the country. The great majority of IPAS accommodation capacity, whether contracted or State-owned, is located in…
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available, I will forward the information to the deputy as soon as it is available.
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
Details of contractual arrangements in relation to IPAS accommodation centres are treated as confidential and commercially sensitive. In relation to payments made to this provider there is full transparency from the Department in terms of payments, with details of all payments…
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Jim O'Callaghan
I propose to take Questions Nos. 351 and 352 together. Providing reception conditions, including accommodation and other basic supports, to international protection applicants is a requirement of Irish and EU law. The International Protection Accommodation Service is currently…
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Jim O'Callaghan
I propose to take Questions Nos. 358, 361 and 363 together. The family of Detective Garda Colm Horkan suffered a devastating loss when he was murdered while on duty in Castlerea in 2020. I have met with the Horkan family and I am aware of their call for a public inquiry into…
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Jim O'Callaghan
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
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Jim O'Callaghan
The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available, I will forward the information to the deputy as soon as it is available.
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Jim O'Callaghan
It is a central priority for me that Ireland's immigration system is robust and rules based. Effective enforcement of our immigration laws, including the implementation of deportation orders, is essential to maintaining confidence in the integrity of the system and ensuring that…
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Jim O'Callaghan
The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) provides a statutory duty of confidentiality to protect those making a protected disclosure. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate for my Department to confirm or deny the existence or nature of any particular disclosure(s). In…
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James Geoghegan
Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the AI Schools Advisory Taskforce.
Jim O'Callaghan
I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for taking the time to set out the full titles of the three legal instruments that bring me before the House today. I am seeking the approval of the Upper House for Ireland's participation, under Article 4 of Protocol No. 21 to the Treaty on the…
James Geoghegan
The hot school meal programme has been a successful programme delivered across this country. I am a parent of three young children, all of whom are national school and they are benefiting from the hot school programme. It does not surprise me that 90,000 people responded to the…
James Geoghegan
We have covered this at length, and credit to the Comptroller and Auditor General for flagging this in a number of accounts. When representatives of the relevant hospitals came before us, we probed them on the specific issues. As mentioned by Deputy McAuliffe, some of the…