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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the Register of Damage, which aims to serve as a record of evidence and information on claims of damage, loss or injury caused by Russia’s actions in or against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance to examine tax a collection query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11231/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm the reason the course content and assessment brief for the Irish Junior Certificate has changed, with students no longer required to undertake the oral examination in junior cycle; if there are any plans for a review to be undertaken or feedback from practitioners in this subject area to be considered by her Education; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the proposals to proceed with the provision of a second bridge over the River Liffey at Celbridge, County Kildare will occur due to the increasing issue of traffic congestion in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11283/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (6 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how the free schoolbooks scheme works for students who use tablets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10907/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine a mater (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10831/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 610. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on a fair deal application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9934/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 636. To ask the Minister for Health what measures his Department is undertaking to assist members of the public (details supplied) in accessing GP care in Kildare, where there is a difficulty for patients in securing a place on a GP client list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10018/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I welcome our witnesses. We have Mr. Jimmy Martin, adviser and former assistant secretary at the Department of Justice, and Ms Julie Dockry, assistant principal officer in the criminal justice legislation unit at the Department. The purpose of this session is to have a briefing on the general scheme of the criminal justice (protection, preservation of and access to data on information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Martin. There are a few members participating online, however, if no member wishes to speak first, I will ask a question. My first question is a general one on something Mr. Martin has somewhat touched on. I presume he is talking about the European Court of Justice as to how the EU law precludes the general and indiscriminate retention of traffic and location data. Is Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Is the witness referring to the data retention directive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Therefore, that is where this is coming from. It may or may not be related to this but it is certainly relevant. Last year, we processed a Bill introduced by the Minister to address ruling effectively. This committee was a little bit uncomfortable with the pace of that Bill, which progressed rapidly through this committee and the Houses. We felt - and indeed this point was made in our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I ask Mr. Martin to say that again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I find that very frustrating. How does Mr. Martin feel about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I refer to the point that emerged during those hearings and which Mr. Martin has explained to us again today. I understand where he is coming from, in that his hands are tied to a large extent, but it strikes me that it would be far better legislation at European level and domestically as a result if it included both national security and serious crime. It would be far more robust and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: That concludes our scrutiny. It was a short session, but it was important for us to hear the rationale and have some engagement on it and allow members an opportunity. Whether they want to take it up or not depends on the day. This place is busy, as Mr. Martin will understand. I thank Mr. Martin and Ms Dockry for being available today. I am sure we will have them in again for another...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Our next topic is the arson attacks. I welcome our first group this afternoon, namely, the Hope and Courage Collective. I am delighted that the two representatives are with us today. I remind witnesses to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode so they do not interfere with the sound system. Sometimes they interfere with the recording of a meeting. The primary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Ms McDonald for her opening remarks. As I indicated, we will have a round-robin session whereby each member will have a six-minute slot to engage the witnesses. Deputy Ó Riordáin indicated first, so he will open up the questioning and engagement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Sorry, the Deputy's time was up a few minutes ago but I let the conversation run. I call Deputy Daly because I know he has to speak in the Chamber on another matter. We will have a second round, and Deputy Ó Ríordáin can come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Deputy Daly is going to the Chamber. He may not be able to rejoin the meeting. I will come back to Deputy Ó Ríordáin in the second round. I have a couple of questions of my own next. I wish to raise a couple of different topics in no particular order. We are here today to deal primarily with the arson attacks. That is the focus of the session, but there are lots of...