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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: It is similar to failing to deal with mental health issues and violence generally in that it costs the economy in the long term. The figures in this area are significant. The figure thrown out for domestic violence is €2 billion. Ms Barry is making the similar point that it would be cheaper, or certainly more cost efficient, to provide an appropriate service because, one way or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: My final point relates to regulatory impact, which came up during discussion of the fines legislation when the Courts Service was before us. No regulatory analysis had been carried out of the impact of the fines on the courts system and resources. Did Mr. McDaid find that in relation to the most recent legislation on conveyancing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: What is the name of that legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The purpose of the legislation was to ease the burden on people who were in trouble with mortgages.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: There was a list of considerations a court must take into account.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: How is that Act being implemented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Yes, it was commenced in July. Anecdotally, I have been told that people are not aware of the legislation. They are not aware of the possibilities, limited and all as they are.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I have a difficulty with this. In theory, it is good legislation. Likewise, in theory, the 1995 Act was also good, but it is not being used efficiently. People are not aware of the legislation. There is a gap in making people aware of it. When legislation is introduced, what is the impact on the Legal Aid Board in terms of extra staff and resources?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Where was that discussed with the Legal Aid Board? What is the format for discussion when legislation is being introduced? I use the example of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Act. Does the Government provide a format or does the Legal Aid Board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome Mr. O'Leary’s bluntness, but that is the kernel of the matter and we are only looking at one aspect of it. I did not come to barristers yet. I have run out of time. It seems to me that the Legal Aid Board must have a role in deciding whether legislation is good and is needed but also in outlining that there are implications and that the Government must carry out a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I appreciate that. As a member of this committee, I am more interested in providing feedback to the Government to identify the gaps. Is that information coming from the board? Is it highlighting the issues? Where can we see that they are being highlighted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: No, I am talking about the impact and consequences of the legislation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: No, I mean when legislation is enacted. There is no uptake on the new Act, just like on the 1995 Act. Where is the feedback so that we can learn?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the witnesses.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputies should try to resist.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputies should allow the Minister to speak.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Maidir le Bille na dteangacha oifigiúla, dúirt an Taoiseach go raibh náire air agus thug sé a bhriathar go raibh an Rialtas ar tí an Bille a fhoilsiú. Dúirt an tAire Stáit go raibh an Rialtas ar tí an Bille a fhoilsiú. Thug siad geallúintí sollúnta go mbeidh sé foilsithe roimh dheireadh na seachtaine seo. In ainneoin na...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (26 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 66. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 10 October 2019, the reason sanction has not been given by the HSE in respect of the 48 vacant posts in which interviews have been held, posts offered and accepted and for which the sanction remains outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48891/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 98. To ask the Minister for Health when the review of CervicalCheck by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists due in May 2019 will be published; if his attention has been drawn to the report; the investigation he has undertaken to establish the way in which information from the report was leaked to the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48889/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 104. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the promised new state-of-the-art oncology centre in view of the recognition by all stakeholders that the oncology day ward at Galway University Hospital has not been fit for purpose for over ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48890/19]