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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: Amendment No. 28 falls because Deputy Pringle is not here.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: There is a merit to Deputy Daly's argument in that the Supreme Court almost exclusively deals with constitutional issues. The Court of Appeal may also do so but not to the same extent. However, I agree it would be a bridge too far to require all Supreme Court judges to be fluent as Gaeilge because it would not be realistic and it would be inconsistent with the diversification arguments....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I thank everyone for their engagement. We have reached a milestone in completing Committee Stage of this significant legislation. The committee originally considered the proposals as part of the pre-legislative scrutiny process and that is reflected in the Bill. I thank the Minister and her officials for their participation in the meeting and the members for their engagement.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister for those remarks. They are appreciated by the committee. Likewise, I note the fact the Minister took on board the committee's recommendations. It is a good example of the system working well. I again thank all those in attendance.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to the Dáil (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. McAvoy. I invite Ms Pam Bergin of the Gambling Awareness Trust to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Bergin very much for that statement. I will open the floor and go to members but before I do, I will throw the ball in myself. Mr. Grant made a comment at the end of his presentation that he hopes "this Bill does not receive the same fate as the 2013 gambling control Bill." I am afraid that is to an extent a new one on me. I was not around for that Bill; it was before my time....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: That is interesting. As I said, it was not a Bill with which I was familiar. It was before my time in these Houses. I did not realise it had such a long life and yet never got over the line. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, in particular, is committed to this Bill so let us hope it will not have a similar fate. I do not think it will. As far as the committee is concerned, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Does Dr. Reynolds wish to answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: A number of other witnesses are indicating but as the time is up, I will move on to the next speaker. They may wish to make points that are pertinent to more than one contribution when they respond in a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I am not sure which of the witnesses wishes to answer that. Does Dr. McAvoy want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Yes. Dr. Reynolds has about 30 seconds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Reynolds. Deputy Pringle made a suggestion that our guests may wish to send in suggestions for amendments, etc. If anybody wishes to, they are welcome to do so but please send them through the Chairman and they can then be distributed to members. Indeed, if guests have any particular suggestions on any other point that strike them after the meeting, they are welcome to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Bergin and I am familiar with Cuan Mhuire myself. We will move on to the second round of questions; Deputy Kenny had his hand up again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: That concludes our engagement with our guests. This has been a very useful session. I thank them all for attending and giving of their views. If there is anything they have neglected to mention, they are welcome to convey it to the clerk to the committee and it can be included along with their written submissions. We will produce a report on the draft Bill in due course that will take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Operation of the Coroner Service: Discussion (31 May 2022)

James Lawless: We are holding this meeting in a hybrid format. Some members may be participating remotely from their offices in the Leinster House precinct. Apologies have been received from Deputy Pa Daly, who is abroad on parliamentary business, but is being substituted for by Deputy Réada Cronin. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Senator Barry Ward send apologies. Senator Lynn Ruane may join...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Operation of the Coroner Service: Discussion (31 May 2022)

James Lawless: We will wrap it up there to be fair to everybody and to be consistent. We will move on to the next speaker. Mr. Smyrl will have time to come back in and elaborate on all those points as the meeting unfolds. Ms Ansbro is up next. She has the floor for three minutes.