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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Many questions have been asked, but there are still significant areas to explore. The last two sessions have been very interesting. These have been very valuable hearings which I hope will lead to a constructive report. I will start by asking Men's Voices Ireland to clarify something. There is a statement from the Nemo Forum which was mentioned at the start. Are the delegates in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I understand the point. I am not approaching it from a legal point of view but very much from a layman's point of view. It seems that it is difficult for a child not to have a primary residence. I am sure there are circumstances in which it can work and it should always be considered. However, it seems potentially to be a difficult existence for a child to spend half the time in one place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I see the value of alternative dispute resolution approaches and mediation and believe they could play an enhanced role. Last week we had a discussion about whether they were appropriate in instances where there was domestic violence of any form. Is Mr. Drakeford of the view that they are not appropriate in such circumstances? I know that he has a very strong view that generally they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Before I move on to the next question, I would say our understanding of domestic violence is that it is complex but the legislation and the response are becoming more sophisticated. On a criminal basis, domestic violence requires proof beyond reasonable doubt. Where it is not proved but people are subject to domestic violence, forcing them into mediation would be seriously re-traumatising...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My next question is for Dr. Shannon. It relates to properly implementing Article 42A of the Constitution and giving effect to the provision on the voice of the child. In the discussion we had with Dr. Conor O'Mahony a number of weeks ago he identified three difficulties and I hope I do them justice. The first is where an expert is not appointed and the lack of clarity as to what should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have a question on a related issue which I might address to the panel as a whole if anyone wants to speak about it. Some issues have arisen relating to section 47 reports arising from the 1995 Act. The point was made previously at these hearings that there is a lack of regulation of the people who can be considered experts under those provisions and a lack of scope for a party to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Do the FLAC representatives have a view on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Specifically in regard to FLAC, I echo the points made on civil legal aid, which has not got much ventilation in some of the previous hearings. While it is self-evident, there is not enough money available and that is creating a huge barrier not only in this area but generally in many areas of civil law. I wholeheartedly agree with that and I suggest that one of our recommendations should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I think so, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Reform of Family Law System: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: On the issue of in cameraproceedings, which was touched on previously, it seems there is a difficulty in that the area would benefit from greater publicity in the media. Realistically, however, it is not something the media will do in the foreseeable future because of cost, the level of labour involved and so on. Could there be incentives? How can we have these cases better reported in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 533. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of special exemption orders granted since 2008 to date in tabular form; his plans to amend the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13519/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Liquor Licence Data (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 534. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of publican's licences (ordinary) theatre licences granted since 2008 to date in tabular form; his plans to amend the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13520/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 608. To ask the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries and procedures cancelled by specialty at Cork University Hospital for each month in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12731/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 609. To ask the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries and procedures cancelled by specialty at Mercy University Hospital for each month in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 610. To ask the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries and procedures cancelled by specialty at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital for each month in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12733/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 611. To ask the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries and procedures cancelled by specialty at St. Finbarr's Hospital for each month in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12734/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1405. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the waiting times for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in the Cork County Council area by three, six, nine and 12 months, respectively, from the application being accepted to approval. [13510/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1406. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the waiting times for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in the Cork City Council area by three, six, nine and 12 months, respectively, from the application being accepted to approval. [13511/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1407. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the waiting times for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in the Louth County Council area by three, six, nine and 12 months, respectively, from the application being accepted to approval. [13512/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (26 Mar 2019)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 1408. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applications to Cork County Council for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme in each month from January 2018 to January 2019, in tabular form. [13514/19]