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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire who will be followed by Deputy Wallace. We will then wrap up the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Kenny now but only because he is from Sligo-Leitrim.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We sit on the oversight committee. Who else would be sent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the finest line of the day. On behalf of the committee, I again thank the Commissioner Harris, Deputy Commissioner Twomey, and Chief Superintendent Cleary for their attendance, their co-operation with the committee and their responses to each of our questions. The joint committee is adjourned now until next Wednesday. I ask those to whom it applies to be in attendance at 9 a.m....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I note that neither the Minister nor the Minister of State who often outlines the position on nusinersen, or Spinraza, is here. I ask that the Taoiseach update the House today, given - and, I hope, accepting - that families are going through a very prolonged torment regarding this matter. I ask that he do so not only for the 25 children, but also for the 50 adult survivors across the State,...

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I put it to the Minister, Deputy Harris, that this no confidence motion is every bit as much about his predecessors, the current Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, and Senator James Reilly, as it is about him. It is first and foremost about Fine Gael's ideology towards healthcare delivery and citizens' entitlement to it. The HSE, as it stands, is not fit for purpose. Fine Gael said this in 2011 in...

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Get going.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy can be sure of that.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Here he is now. The Minister for Finance has just come into the Chamber.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State should be embarrassed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Data (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an immigration levy is payable for non-EEA national students with children attending State schools; if so, the amount of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8648/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of start-up entrepreneur applications received in each of the years 2015 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number approved by year; and the number rejected by year. [8646/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an applicant under the start-up entrepreneur programme is required to demonstrate a minimum level of assets in addition to the sum to be invested in the start-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new therapy posts (details supplied) that have been filled to date; when all 100 posts will be filled; the breakdown of posts between assessment of need waiting lists for children with disabilities, personal assistance and home support service hours, residential places and respite places; the details of the additional posts by region and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputies Clare Daly and Brophy and from Senator Ó Donnghaile. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of the session is to begin a series of engagements on the reform of the family law system. We are joined by Dr. Conor O'Mahony, senior lecturer in constitutional law and child law at University College Cork; from the Children's Rights Alliance, Ms Saoirse Brady, legal and policy director, and Ms Julie Ahern, access to justice manager; from the Law Society of Ireland, Mr. Keith...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. O'Mahony and invite Mr. Walsh of the Law Society of Ireland to lead off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Walsh and Ms Coughlan. I changed the order in which I intended to introduce each of the speakers so I apologise to Ms Brady. I had indicated that I would stick to the listing in which I introduced the witnesses. I now invite Ms Brady and Ms Ahern to offer the contribution from the Children's Rights Alliance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Ahern. I invite Dr. Saidléar to make an opening statement on behalf of Rape Crisis Network Ireland, RCNI. If Ms Counihan wishes to contribute at any point I will leave it to her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of the Family Law System: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Saidléar and all of our guests for their contributions and for their written submissions, which are very helpful. Before I invite members to ask questions, I wish to point out that we have made this the substantive issue for address in the first session of this year's Dáil sittings. We have scheduled three hearings on the issue, of which this is the first. Having...