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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Murray and I invite Dr. Lynch to speak now, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Sugiyama. Did any other witnesses wish to return on that point before we go back to the floor? No. Our next member offering is Deputy Costello, who is joining us online and he has six minutes for his questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I am sorry Deputy Costello but we are losing-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: My apologies to Deputy Costello but I would ask that he speak into the microphone as when he turns his head away, we are losing the sound. I know the Deputy has a valuable contribution to make so I want him to get the full opportunity to make it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy. We might start with the Department because there was a specific question for it. Then we will take any reactions the witnesses want to give on the points raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Killian for that response. Some of the other witnesses might like to come in. I see a few hands going up. That is very good. All the witnesses are very welcome to have their say. We will start with Dr. Birhane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Birhane. That is a very interesting point about the contractors and unlikelihood that the algorithms would be open source or anything like that. In any event, it is an interesting point. Dr. Lynch is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Lynch. I think Dr. Murray's hand was up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: Before I go to Ms Sugiyama, who I think has her hand up, I want to make an observation on the point Dr. Murray made. He mentioned the black box. I think he means the magic computer that has the technology within it. It is a black box in the sense that we cannot access the algorithms within. I am reminded that in this jurisdiction there is a plethora of challenges to the technology used to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Fugiyama. That is very good. I will go back around the table to get responses to the point I raised about the black box.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Birhane for those further remarks, and all of the speakers who have contributed. That concludes our engagement with the members this evening. We have had a long couple of sessions where there has been quite a degree of detail and engagement. This was a very worthwhile panel and I also note the submissions that have been made, which are before the committee and will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (8 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Kildare businesses that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business (ICOB) grant; the discussions his Department has had with Kildare County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (8 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 44. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the implementation of the National AI Strategy: AI – Here for Good; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5512/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 19. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5503/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons that have applied for the renters tax credit (details supplied); the number of individuals who are eligible to apply for this tax credit; the reasons for persons who are not applying for this credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5497/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance how the income tax treatment of employees with salaries of €100,000 in Ireland compares with other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4276/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (1 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 134. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the National Payments Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension (1 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 299. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling (detailed supplied), whether there are plans in place to legislate for where an unmarried partner is entitled to a partner's pension in the event of their death; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4667/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (31 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 139. To ask the Minister for Health what measures are in place to assist and make progress on the current infrastructural delays being experienced at Naas General Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 140. To ask the Minister for Health to examine the capacity deficits at Naas General Hospital (details supplied) and what immediate plans are in place to meet the significant increases in demand for the services of the hospital. [4327/24]