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Report on the Wards of Court: Motion (4 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality entitled ‘Report on the Wards of Court’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 22nd February, 2018. I would like at the outset to thank the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, and other colleagues who have made the effort to attend...

Report on the Wards of Court: Motion (4 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister and colleagues who have participated in this important debate. I would like to reflect on a number of points. I welcome the initiation of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 2017 last October, providing for periodic payments, which I believe is an important development that could constructively help to avoid some of the more serious situations that...

Report on the Wards of Court: Motion (4 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome that. I am making the point that I believe it could be revisited and re-evaluated. It is about having the political will to make it happen because it is something that has been identified not just by the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality but, as other colleagues have indicated, going back over at least a couple of decades. We need to have certainty on the issue, and if it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Data (4 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 185. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a staff recruitment embargo in place in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if so, when the embargo was introduced; when the embargo is scheduled to end; the number of posts vacant across the HSE in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the vacant posts, in tabular form; and when a physiotherapist will be recruited to address the needs of MS patients in County...

Special Educational Needs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this motion. I commend the Fianna Fáil Party on its introduction. Nelson Mandela once said that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". According to the Constitution, Bunreacht na hÉireann, "The State shall, however, as guardian of the common good, require in view of actual conditions that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (9 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 498. To ask the Minister for Health if the Dental Council refers complaints of illegal practice involving a risk to public safety to An Garda Síochána for investigation and prosecution; if this is the normal practice in all such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29868/19]

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The debate we are having here today on this Mercosur trade deal is primarily about accountability. It is also about transparency and the future of this country and our world. This Government has yet again proved itself to be the epitome of hypocrisy. At a time when, in a piecemeal fashion, Fine Gael and its Independent Alliance colleagues declare a climate emergency in this country, they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to, please, switch off their mobile phones, as they interfere with the recording equipment in the committee rooms, even when left in silent mode. Apologies have been received from Senator Ó Donnghaile. Before we go into private session, I extend a warm welcome to An Teachta Connolly, ball nua den choiste. I understand she is to be joined by Deputy Pringle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are replacing, in no particular order, former Deputies Mick Wallace and Clare Daly, whom we wish the very best in their new roles and responsibilities. We welcome the new representatives of Independents 4 Change.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of today's meeting is to examine the issue of spent convictions and the potential for reform in this area. We are joined by Senator Lynn Ruane, who has undertaken considerable work in this area. She has beavered away to ensure that this meeting was scheduled before the recess. I am very pleased to say that has been done. We are also joined by representatives of the Irish Penal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. McIntyre for his opening statement. I invite Mr. Niall Walsh to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Walsh and all our other witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I invite Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire to contribute, I advise that this is his last meeting of the joint committee. He is moving on to other areas of interest in the Houses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Anyone on the panel is very welcome to come in at any time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important. Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That was in response to the last part but we will go to the earlier questions. Ms Martyn, will you take up on the questions from Deputy Connolly, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That would be helpful. Thank you, Senator. Deputy Connolly, are you finished?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Chambers is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Spent Convictions: Discussion (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Dr. McIntyre wish to come in?