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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: I said I did not know.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: The Ceann Comhairle will back me up and confirm that I made no allegation. I said I did not know; there was a lack of knowledge on my part.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: That is a fair point. At the committee we all agreed that there was no logic to the Attorney General being involved in both processes. The Attorney General has more control and authority in the second process. As a member of the Cabinet at the time when the three names are presented for one to be selected, he or she has huge influence. That is fair, but where is the logic in him or her...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (17 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: 24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the number of contracts his Department and State agencies under his aegis hold with a company (details supplied) in view of its recent announcement regarding the need to raise an emergency €700 million; if contingency plans are in place if the company were to collapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts Data (17 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: 32. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that all contracts a company (details supplied) holds with his Department and State agencies under his aegis have been tendered for; if his attention has been drawn to contracts awarded to the company that have not been tendered for; if his attention has been further drawn to contracts awarded to the company that...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: I am sorry. I was missing at the end of the previous night.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Chair for accepting my amendment. It is much appreciated in the interest of democracy.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: Deputy Clare Daly is going first.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: The 17-member commission advocated by the Government is a joke. The Minister himself, at the Committee on Justice and Equality, said that an increase in the membership of the commission beyond 13 would make no sense. The Minister stated:I am minded to give this matter further consideration to see how best we can achieve that balance between, on the one hand, the commission not having such a...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: Shame on those who have done deals in the background. The responsibilities of Members of these Houses is to deliver good legislation. We put a lot of work into this, as did several others. We want to legislate well. The media do not listen to the legislation that comes from this House, and we could not care less about it, but we do care about how legislation is delivered. We want to have...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: I ask the Minister to explain to the House why Fine Gael now believes that a lay majority and a lay chairperson, rather than the Chief Justice who is the current chairperson of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board, JAAB, are essential to the process. Why does the Minister propose a reduction in the percentage of judges on the commission, as compared with the percentage on the JAAB? Why...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: Read our proposals.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: I move amendment No. 7a: In page 10, to delete lines 20 to 28 and substitute the following:“10.(1)The Commission shall consist of 13 members being⁠—(a) the Chief Justice, (b) the President of the Court of Appeal, (c) The President of the High Court, (d) the President of the Circuit Court, (e) the President of the District Court, (f) a practising solicitor nominated...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: We voted to have 13 members rather than 17, but some of the Members who voted for it are now voting in favour of having more members than the body can hold. The Minister does not need to clarify the matter, but Deputies should familiarise themselves with the amendments.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the provision of special educational supports for children in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22454/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Internet Safety (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the progress of the PDST technology in education team and the larger Digital Strategy for Schools 2015-2020 in supporting Internet safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22455/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the number of contracts his Department and State agencies under his aegis hold with a company (details supplied) in view of its recent announcement regarding the need to raise an emergency €700 million; if contingency plans are in place if the company were to collapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21666/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts (22 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that all contracts a company (details supplied) holds with his Department and State agencies under his aegis have been tendered for; if his attention has been drawn to contracts awarded to the company that have not been tendered for; if his attention has been further drawn to contracts awarded to the company that have rolled...

Other Questions: Garda Strength (23 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: The Minister said his priority is to make sure the Garda is adequately resourced. Gorey was downgraded, which was madness as it is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The Minister also said the Minister for Justice and Equality should not interfere with the Commissioner but if the Commissioner is not responsible to the Minister who in God's name is he or she accountable...

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Mick Wallace: The substance of the new statutory instrument does not give one confidence it would survive another High Court challenge with respect to the fairness of proceedings. The Minister, instead of introducing primary legislation or substantially altering the statutory instrument, has acted in haste and is using the threat of fines and withdrawal of funds from the EU as a stick after the fact in...