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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think that is the case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a matter for the Government to take on board the views of the committee. I remind members that this is detailed scrutiny, not Committee Stage. It is important to bear that in mind. There are many questions and doors to be knocked upon. I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Ms Finn like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I come back to Deputy Ó Laoghaire, would Ms Hennigan like to add anything? No, that is fine. I will come back to the Senator in a moment. Would Deputy Ó Laoghaire like to pick up on any of the points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The CAR is one of the ten.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy said two, but I picked up on three questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Senator Kelleher like to lead off?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the witnesses. Does Ms Hennigan wish to reply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If Deputy Ó Laoghaire is all right with those answers, the last word very appropriately goes to Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I cannot do anything about that today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The right decision should always be made and, clearly, that is not what has happened.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I say this very bluntly. I welcome what the Senator has read into the record. It is likely due to the fact that this Bill was in the process and referred before the MOU was adopted. I am only offering a possibility. The clerk advises me that the MOU only applies to Bills referred after 20 January, so we will not be able to use that argument as I was suggesting. As Senators Kelleher and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will all endeavour to impact on the view given by the Bills Office. We need to concentrate on those who have the final say, which is the Government. We at least have one part of that in place today with Senator Conway's declaration of support. We will have to add to it. Is there anything further that Senator Kelleher would like to add without going down that road again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of the Senator's closing remarks, we have not been blocked. This is the last committee at which that would ever happen. We have had the opportunity to fulsomely address the issue. The Senator stated that we have not heard the last of her. Reflecting on the fact that every member of the committee in attendance has recorded his or her support, I believe it is the case that we...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is most appropriate that I ask Deputy Zappone, who is Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, on behalf of 25 very ill children, when the HSE leadership meeting will take place to approve nusinersen, marketed as Spinraza, for all of those children suffering from spinal muscular atrophy. Last night I received an impassioned appeal from a grandparent which states:This is a very anxious and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister, Deputy Zappone, please notify me?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passports for Investment Scheme (7 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the historical facts, take-up and status of the passports for sale scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6055/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Applications Administration (7 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps to be undertaken by a non-national with no qualifying ancestral entitlement to secure Irish citizenship; the potential timeframe of each step; the overall process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6056/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (12 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the distance from Dublin 12 to the nearest school with a designated classroom for students with autism. [6980/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme (12 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of payments of home-school tuition made to persons in the Dublin 12 area. [6981/19]