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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are at this final point and I believe the questions have been well covered over the period. Is there anything the Senator would like to say before we bring our hearing to a conclusion?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would make two points. Senator Ruane talked about her objective and why she set it out in the first place. Today's meeting has certainly helped to get to a point where, it is fair to say, she has achieved her objective and she has created that wider address which is part of this and, ultimately, the passage of the appropriate legislation. We will continue to make a contribution to that...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This meeting has been convened to allow the committee to consider Committee Stage of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. We...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are going to go into the nitty-gritty of it all straight away.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to draw everyone's attention to the grouping list. There are five groupings. Amendment No. 11 is the only stand-along amendment. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Minister of State wish to respond? I will then open it up to other members.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Ó Laoghaire is first and then I will follow up with Deputy O'Callaghan and other members who wish to comment on amendments Nos. 1 and 2.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will come to the Minister of State in a moment and he may respond to each Deputy in turn.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Deputy. Of course the Minister of State will reply but I need members to stick to the amendments as we go through the process. This is a select committee meeting on this specific Bill. I allowed Deputy Fitzpatrick to make his points so would the Minister of State like to respond?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How stands the amendment?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are in the name of Deputy O'Callaghan. As they are related, they will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy Ó Laoghaire wish to make a contribution now or would he prefer to wait until after the Minister of State has replied?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will continue, given that Deputy O'Callaghan has indicated that he will withdraw the amendments. The Minister of State might note the points raised by members.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister of State be embarking on an investigative visit to a number of establishments over the summer-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to catch up on Deputy Ó Laoghaire?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State should bring very little change with him. Is the amendment being withdrawn?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As amendment No. 6 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 5, they may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are not dealing with amendments Nos. 7 and 8 at this point.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Okay, the Deputy may proceed.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will bring in the Minister of State at this point. If there are further contributors, I will take them later.