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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: The question asked for a progress update on the new Garda station in Dublin 7. Deputy Farrell cast out a sliotar to his constituency. I am going to cross the river to Dublin 8, in which Heuston Station is located. A new Garda station was recently announced for that location. I am not sure whether it is a control centre or a Garda station. My main concern is the safety of commuters...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: 31. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has any data as to how many new build homes are being purchased by first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33141/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (6 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: 98. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures he is taking to increase home ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33140/23]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: I do not believe we have received any apologies. A few members are not present but they may join us over the course of the meeting. I welcome the Minister and her team. Today's meeting has been convened to consider the Committee Stage of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022. The usual caveats apply. If any divisions are called, members must be physically present. I...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister for those opening remarks. I know the committee is keen to progress with the body camera legislation. From my own constituency work I know that many gardaí on the beat are also looking forward to having body cameras available to them. I know the committee is very supportive of that. I note there will be a separate Bill for the facial recognition technology piece,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: It is not normal, but I will allow it.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: I share the Deputy's concern and I did not twig it when the Minister mentioned it. To alleviate that concern, would I be right in saying that this relates to processing in the context of a data processor as opposed to a data controller and that the data protection regime would therefore apply? Is that what she means?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister. It will probably be preferable if the amendments would come to the committee in the first instance, but we are where we are. The amendments will return to the Dáil, according to procedure, and will then go to the Seanad and back again.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: Why did we did not have those amendments for today?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: The legal advice came before today but not in time to have the amendments submitted. Is that the position?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: I understand the position. I know that we are coming to the end of the term but for future reference, it would be better to have amendments brought to the committee rather than flagging a matter. It is different when a Report Stage amendment is being flagged in circumstances where we may be able to return to it. When we know what it is, we would ask then on behalf of the committee that we...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: Does the Minister want to do that now?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: My apologies. That is what the Minister just read.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: Any Deputy has the ability to flag on Committee Stage that they want to introduce amendments on Report Stage, so it is procedurally fine. However, from the point of view of good practice, I am just flagging that, if possible, I would prefer, when something is known about, that amendments be introduced on Committee Stage in order that we might have an opportunity to consider what is proposed....