Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
European Council Rule of Law Report 2022 and Rule of Law Situation in Ireland: Engagement with Ms Vra Jourová
Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source
Some of the statistics Ms Jourová mentioned are hotly contested. I do not know whether she has had a chance to speak to civil society groups. I can recommend a few. Our committee made a report where it took in statements from civil society groups. I am sure the clerk can provide a copy of that to Ms Jourová. There are a few interesting people to follow up with. I wish to correct the record. I misspoke when I said "criminal sanctions". There are no criminal sanctions, only criminal charges. We are at the very beginning of the process and not the end. It would be unfair of me to say "sanctions" when they are criminal charges.
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