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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he is taking to ensure third-level educational institutions build and operate not-for-profit purpose-built student accommodation to alleviate the student housing crisis. [51433/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to ensure high visibility policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51663/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cybersecurity Policy (21 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the new measures her Department is taking in relation to cyber-security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51664/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: We have not received any apologies today. I welcome our witnesses, who are joining us on the call. I remind members and witnesses to mute their microphones when they are finished speaking so that we do not interfere with each other. I ask participants to switch their mobile phones to flight mode, because they can interrupt the sound recording, which is not always discernible until...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Collins for that. Next up is Chief Inspector Mark Toland who also has three minutes to make his opening presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Toland for that. I call Ms Ansbro, who also has three minutes to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Ansbro. I call Commissioner Harris, who now has the floor. He also has three minutes to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I invite members to contribute in the order in which they have indicated. Senator Ruane indicated to me at the outset and she will be followed by Deputy Kenny. She has seven minutes for both her questions and the witnesses' responses.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (19 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 196. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO7; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50708/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 498. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50515/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (19 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: 864. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to employ more neurology nurse specialists in Tallaght Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51168/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: I now move to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: You are out of time, Senator, unfortunately, unless you wish to make a brief comment. I can take you again during the second round, of course, as well-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: Does the Deputy wish any of our guests in particular to reply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: Sorry, Deputy, I think the point the Commissioner has made, and it is one that I outlined at the start of the meeting, is that unfortunately, due to the hybrid nature of the proceedings, witnesses do not enjoy full parliamentary privilege as they would if they were physically present, which is a limitation of our current environment, but it is where we are. I think the Commissioner could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

James Lawless: That concludes the seven-minute slot for Deputy McNamara. I will move to the next round of questions. So far, two members have indicated that they wish to come in a second time. First is Senator Ruane, followed by Senator Gallagher. If other members wish to contribute again, they are welcome to do so. I will take them in the order in which they indicate they wish to contribute. This...