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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, there would have been three Catherines here today. We would never have got through the meeting. I thank them all very much for their respective contributions on this particular matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome everyone to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. The committee has a quorum and will commence in public session. I thank Senator Burke for his facilitation. I remind members to please switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. I am not advised of any apologies. I know some members are on their way and we look forward to them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this meeting is to begin our consideration of the issues of community policing and rural crime. It is anticipated that this session will focus primarily on the first aspect, but we are not locked into that by any means. Witnesses are welcome to address the topic of rural crime in conjunction with community policing as they wish. The topics are not mutually exclusive. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Connolly for his comprehensive opening statement. I invite Ms Meally to address the committee on behalf of Foróige.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Buíochas. I also thank Foróige for its presentation. Our next witnesses are from Muintir na Tíre and Mr. Garvey is in the hot seat to deliver its presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Garvey for his contribution on behalf of Muintir na Tíre and the comprehensive written submission provided for the committee. Before I open up the meeting, I note as a courtesy that this is to be the substantive work of the committee in this session of the Dáil. For information, I note that the committee will next week meet representatives of An Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Connolly. I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Could we pause at that? The Deputy might flood the page. There were quite a few questions there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will give the Deputy another bite at the cherry. I invite Dr. Connolly and our other guests to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before going back to the Deputy, I concur with Ms Meally's point about skill sets. In my experience in my constituency, thoughtful appointments have been made and the result is very much in evidence in my community in Cavan-Monaghan. We need more of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the witnesses please note the points raised by Deputy Ó Laoghaire? Deputy Clare Daly has to leave in a few minutes because a delegation is visiting her at 11 a.m., but she wants to ask questions. She will not be able to remain for the replies, but with the co-operation of Deputy Ó Laoghaire I will take the two together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We move now to the representatives of Muintir na Tíre.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there anything further Mr. Garvey would like to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is a good way to finish that tranche of questions. I will call Deputy Wallace next. He has the jitters because he must go into the House to ask the Minister some awkward questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Wallace. I will begin with Mr. Garvey, to whom his first question was directed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Garvey. I thought Ms Meally from Foróige, when talking about resourcing, made a very well-prepared pitch for additional funding for Foróige.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was thinking it would be great if the Minister had been watching, with the budget coming up next week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It came from the heart.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will keep an eye on the Minister now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will start with Foróige, and perhaps Dr. Connolly would like to offer an opinion on the two structures at the end. Is that okay? Ms Meally, off you go again.