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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: My question is in regard to Cappagh hospital. The Minister and I have discussed this issue previously so I know that he is familiar with the situation with regard to children with spina bifida and the waiting lists, in particular at Cappagh hospital. I ask the Minister to tell the House what is being done in that regard.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on Harnessing Digital - The Digital Ireland Framework, which was published by his Department on 1 February 2022. [6346/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 124. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding that is being made available to provide children with spina bifida with needed surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7902/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 628. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who cannot return from hospital until a care package is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7424/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 689. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the use of a drug (details supplied) to help with a condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7629/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Apologies have been received from Senator Ruane. I will explain for the benefit of external attendees that there was a vote in the Dáil Chamber, so we have been slightly delayed in getting down to business. This happens - we are in a live parliamentary situation and it is par for the course. My apologies, it is unavoidable. We move to our topic for the meeting, which is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I note what Mr. Mullen said at the outset and I appreciate that he curtailed his remarks for time purposes. I reassure him and all the witnesses that they will have an opportunity to intervene during our discussions. We have the written submission on file and it will be part of the deliberations as well. I thank Mr. Mullen for his brevity in the opening statement because we have found it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Comyns. We now move to the AGSI. I invite Ms Cunningham, its general secretary, to make her opening statement, for which she, likewise, has three minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I am sorry to interrupt Ms Cunningham. Unfortunately, there are time limits on opening statements, even if there are not on GSOC. I see from the opening statement that was submitted by the AGSI that Ms Cunningham has another two pages to go. If she wants to wrap up then she can come back in at length over the course of the meeting. She might conclude if that is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I am sorry that I had to cut Ms Cunningham off. It was no reflection on her submission at all. We are trying to be fair to everybody and to give them equal time. She will definitely have the opportunity to come in and out over the course of the next few hours, which I hope will give her a chance to say everything she wants to say as the meeting progresses. Last but not least, we have the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. McAnenly very much for that contribution and for keeping within time. We can now commence our engagement with the members. I thank all opening speakers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: That wraps up Senator Gallagher's initial round. The Senator will, of course, have a chance to come back in again over the course of the meeting. For now, I am going to move on to the next speaker.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Mullen. Would any of the other organisations like to respond to Deputy Kenny's points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. McAnenly. Deputy Kenny has 15 seconds remaining if he would like to make a brief response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Members will have an opportunity over the course of the meeting to come back in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: We are a bit over time but you can come in because you did not get a chance. It is useful to get different views on this point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: It is very useful to have the views of those in the room. I thank Deputy Smyth for some excellent questions. Before I move on, I wish to clarify the consultation process. Will the Department clarify who was consulted on this legislation as it was drafted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: When Ms Barry refers to Garda oversight organisations, does that mean GSOC or who does that mean?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: It is useful to note that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Does the Senator want to address that question to a particular organisation?