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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Peelo. The committee has considered these points. In considering the judicial appointments Bill, for example, we have made recommendations on the diversity of the Bench and so forth. This goes some way, but not all the way, towards a greater understanding of the various ethnic minorities and diversity across the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Absolutely. I am glad the Senator raised it. I was acknowledging that the committee was working towards the goal mentioned. It is important that the Senator raised the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Shannon. I am going to put a question or two myself because we have been around the table a couple of times and most members have had their say. I wish to raise a point alluded to in the opening statements and featured throughout the discussion. With regard to diversity and the need for the courts to be responsive, do many of these issues arise owing to slow progression through...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I noted that in her opening statement, Ms Bayliss made reference to the lack of a prosecuting garda. I was not aware that was the case. As is the case for other bench warrants, I imagined there would be a prosecutor attached. That might be a recommendation from this hearing. There will be many recommendations but that may be one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: There is lot of store being placed on the family law Bill. We all have high expectations so let us hope it delivers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Did that case go on for 24 years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Did she succeed in the end?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: That is true. Ms Smith has indicated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Mr. Garrett said that increased investment and additional resources are required. Is an increase in the number of judges the primary necessity? There are also needs in respect of facilities.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: It is a common theme with which the committee is very familiar. Across the board, on a range of topics, we have come to the same conclusion, which is that among a number or other matters, we have an insufficient number of judges. Many of the issues we talking about today and other issues we have previously discussed have the common feature that if we had more judges in the system, we would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Senator. I will allow the last word to Dr. Shannon. Everyone else on the panel has spoken.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Very good. Excellent. That is agreed by all. That concludes our engagement on the matter today. We have had a very interesting and enlightening conversation. There are very few, if any, points of difference. All sides of the table are agreed on what needs to be done and on the way forward. Unfortunately, it is not within this committee's power to do it. This committee has an advocacy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a specific transport police unit will be introduced, in light of public safety fears concerning public transport, especially at night; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52425/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (20 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when additional commissioners will be appointed to the Data Protection Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52426/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 146. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans to expand endoscopy services in Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52430/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 354. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52617/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and police reform division of his Department. [52028/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (19 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52027/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to many issues that commuters are reporting with the reliability of the Real Time passenger information system for buses in Dublin, particularly the inconsistencies between the information on the TFI Real Time Ireland app, the Dublin Bus app and the RTPI screens at bus stops; if his Department has had...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to many issues that commuters are reporting with the reliability of the Real Time passenger information system for trains serving Kildare, particularly the inconsistencies between the information on the Irish Rail app and the screens at train stations; if his Department has had contact with the National...