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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Presumably a person coming to FLAC for advice on family law issues will know virtually nothing about the processes and procedures involved, and the options available to the courts, and consequently will be at a complete loose end when they come to FLAC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is there anywhere where such a person can find information such as that at the end of the process, the likely court order will be that one parent will be given custody and another perhaps given access or the options by which the matter can be resolved? Is that available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: That is a good point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The ideal solution would be if people could resolve their disputes amicably but that does not happen in most situations, which is why people feel compelled to go to court. I wish to ask Dr. Burns about the in camera rule. I was interested to hear him say it has a chilling effect on research. In practical terms, does he think that it is preventing academic research and publication on what is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Do we need legislation clarifying the extent of the in camera rule?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Dr. Burns's submission also referred to the lack of consistency between courts. Does thein camerarule contribute to the lack of consistency between courts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: In trying to achieve consistency, beside the in camerarule would it benefit if court presidents issued guidelines? How can we achieve greater consistency? Certain judges assess the voice of the child or attain the voice of the child differently from other judges.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (12 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the level of security provided at current and future direct provision centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11964/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (12 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the need to update the regulations that govern the jurisdiction of courts in civil and commercial matters following the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12315/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Proposed Legislation (12 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the Succession Act 1965 to ensure that perpetrators or their families cannot benefit in cases of familicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12314/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position with regard to the release of information pertinent to cases of familicide by organisations with relevant knowledge; if a review will be conducted of barriers to provide information for families of victims of familicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11960/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Staff (12 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the destinations of prison officers to be recruited in 2019; the number required to replace retired officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11963/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (12 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a report will be commissioned on the extent to which persons with a care history are represented within the prison population. [11961/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Amendments Nos. 56 to 58, inclusive, are unnecessary. Sometimes adding more words to a statutory provision has the effect of narrowing the meaning of that provision. There is a general assumption that the more words one uses, the broader the definition becomes whereas, in fact, it can become narrower. I am concerned that were we to add to section 3A the words suggested by Deputy Ó...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Government's proposed amendment of section 14 of the 1965 Act is appropriate and regrettably, necessary in the context of us facing a no-deal Brexit. One of the great achievements of the EU has been the European arrest warrant, which enables countries to apply for the extradition of persons from other countries in order that they can be held accountable for criminal acts that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in. Listening to them has been very useful to the committee. I wish to let them know what our process is and what we are trying to do. Reform of the family law system is a big part of our work programme for the year. We have heard from today's witnesses and from other people in previous weeks. Our final sittings will be next week. At the end of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Who funds the child care law reporting project?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I beg her pardon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: What about the other cases involving divorce or issues that do not involve a child?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Would it be beneficial for the reporting of family law cases to extend beyond the childcare cases the project has reported on?