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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I will move on to the next questioner. I know Deputy Costello has a question for Mr. Kelleher but we have gone over time and other people want to get in. Senator Ward has indicated. I also welcome Deputy Farrell, who is participating remotely, to the committee. I understand he has joined the committee and will attend in lieu of Deputy Creed, who was formerly a member of the committee but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I completely agree with repealing and consolidating legislation. It is much more readable and user-friendly. Perhaps when this proposed Bill is revisited later in the year, which the Department has undertaken to do, that might be the approach to take. That would be much cleaner all around. I call on Deputy Farrell to make his maiden speech as a member of the committee. I welcome him...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: We have been around the table a few times and have heard various questions from members. Perhaps the witnesses would like to make some remarks off their own bat. They are welcome to do so. Those who wish to speak might indicate or I can take them in order if they like. That might be helpful at this stage because we have had quite a few questions and the witnesses may want to respond to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. McIntyre. I know he has significant experience in this area having been a party to some of these cases and also as an academic. His views are therefore always important to get. We will go to Mr. Sunderland next if he wishes to make some observations or concluding remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Mr. Sunderland stated that the DPC is a statutory notice party and that there was some consultation at an earlier stage, within the past week or so. Is that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Does the assistant commissioner want to make any remarks? He can take a couple of minutes to address any points that have been raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I again thank Mr. Kelly for being with us at short notice. We appreciate him making himself available. Mr. Lupton has had to leave. Has anything been left hanging that Mr. Kelleher wants to address?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I thank all of the witnesses for their attendance. This has been a very useful engagement. Again, I appreciate the fact that they all made themselves available at short notice, some for the second time this week. I particularly thank those external witnesses who came in today and those who made written submissions. It was all very helpful to the work of the committee. That concludes our...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the Minister of State, the departmental officials and all who are present. We are meeting today for Committee Stage of the Garda Síocána (Compensation) Bill 2021. There are 35 sections and there are no amendments so this should be a relatively straightforward consideration.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State. We will move on to the consideration of the Bill. The Minister of State's comments on potential amendments on Report Stage have been noted.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: We do not always pass business as quickly, but when we do we can be very efficient. I thank the members for their engagement. This is a short but important Bill. A number of members of the committee contributed to the Second Stage debate, so there is interest in the Bill. Even if it passed smoothly today, it is certainly not for want of an interest because we contributed on Second Stage....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil. (28 Jun 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 Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 and has not made amendments thereto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome our witnesses. I apologise for the delayed start to the meeting. Today is particularly busy in Leinster House, as the witnesses are aware, and a number of votes are taking place. We were a little delayed getting back to the committee room to start proceedings. Apologies have been received from Senator Martin and Deputies Carroll MacNeill and Alan Farrell. On behalf of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I call Dr. McGovern.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. McGovern. That was very interesting. I call Professor Bobby Smyth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Professor Smyth. I call Mr. Condon, who has three minutes to outline his views to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Condon and welcome Dr. Capaz. I thank him for joining us. Dr. Capaz has three minutes to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Capaz. He is the first to come in under his time. He will have plenty of opportunities to engage as the meeting goes on. Next we will go around the table and take members of the committee with questions and points to share. I call Senator Ward. He will be followed by Senator Ruane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: Was that addressed to any particular witness?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I will bring in Mr. Minish because he has his hand up to reply. We will then move on to the next member.