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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think the Deputy knows well what I would say in reply to his question but, unfortunately, I must direct it to the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It sounds like a constitutional change would be required.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It may be a campaign Deputy Pringle would like to launch.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will make a final point on that. As members will see in the final amendment, it is a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality to initiate the commencement order. I have no doubt the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, deputising for the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, will ensure upon final passage through these Houses that no time will be wasted in signing that...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I invite observations and questions from Deputies.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is straightforward and eminently sensible.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are on the home stretch.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Pursuant to Standing Order 154(3), the clerk to the committee will report specifically to the Dáil that the committee has amended the Title.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to make a couple of brief points at this juncture. This room is united in expressing the hope that this legislation will enable qualifying property owners to proceed to buy out the freehold not just of the built structure but also of the land on which the property is built. This should have been the right and entitlement of property owners at all times. It is not to anyone's...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be an ideal Christmas present for everybody in Carrickmacross. The Minister acknowledged Professor John Wiley. It is important to also mention Mr. Pat Byrne, who, among others, has been a huge energy behind so much of this work and ensured that we, as representatives of the constituency, were on our toes. I do not think anybody would disagree with me that it is appropriate to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (6 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017 and has made amendments thereto, including amendment of the Title. For the benefit of our visitors, that declaration made Committee Stage complete. The Bill...

Inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom clann Shane O'Farrell a mholadh as an seasamh láidir a ghlac siad ar son Shane. Táimid uilig ag smaoineamh oraibh anocht agus ar Shane agus tá süil agam go dtiocfaidh an fhírinne amach ar deireadh. I welcome members of the O'Farrell family here tonight in a spirit of solidarity but also in the hope that their long journey to secure both truth and...

Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sa bhuiséad chaill muid deis iontach freastal ceart a dhéanamh ar gach saoránach atá faoi mhíchumas. Sa Bhille seo níl aon athrú air sin. Is mór an trua é. Budget 2020 was hugely disappointing in its missed opportunities and limited ambition for those citizens living with a disability, and I will address this area in particular. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (13 Nov 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 Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick. I propose that the joint committee goes into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this morning's engagement is to conduct detailed scrutiny of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018, a Private Member's Bill sponsored by our colleague on the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan. We are joined by Ms Caroline Counihan, legal policy director at the Rape Crisis Network Ireland, RCNI. She is very welcome. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I congratulate the Deputy on his work in preparing and introducing the legislation. I invite Ms Counihan to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Counihan and Rape Crisis Network Ireland for their participation in the committee's consideration of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Purcell and the Law Society for its attendance. I will begin with Senator Black and Deputy Connolly to be followed by Deputies Jack Chambers and Pringle. Deputy O'Callaghan is welcome to contribute in his dual capacity but I will take the other members first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The guests have escaped in this round but they might not be as lucky as we move on.