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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: I will let the Senator respond and I ask him not to speak across me if he does not mind.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: I am not quite finished. I will invite the Senator to comment again in a moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Witnesses are also directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of proceedings is to be given and are asked to respect the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise nor make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. This is quite clear and is the legal advice of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: With respect I must chair the meeting as I see fit, and this is the interpretation I am putting on it with the advice I have been given over the years. Members may have their own views but I must insist on this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We have teased it out so let us move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: The Irish Banking Federation points to a number of reservations it has in its submission, which I am sure can be overcome and dealt with.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Will everybody please check their mobile phones as a phone is causing a problem? I can hear it buzzing. Turn off all mobile phones now or leave the room.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Careful, now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: The question seems to be whether the new system will ensure that such issues will not arise again. Is there anything built into the new conveyancing system to ensure they are picked up electronically?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We discussed cyber attacks this morning with the Minister, as they are a big concern for the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We will invite them again to come before us when they are available to do so. I hope that can happen before the summer recess. It would provide an opportunity to outline their concerns. Sometimes property is given from one relative to another and no sale is involved if it is gifted or moved by way of will, etc. How would this new system affect those processes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: It would help in that regard. I assume the estate agents are also on board and have been involved in the process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Are there any timescales as to when this might be up and running? That will depend on the inclusion of banks and others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: That would be from the get go.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: It appears to be a win-win project so we wish it well. With respect to the Property Registration Authority, Mr. Treacy, in any dealings I have had with it recently, it has been absolutely top class. I would like you to convey that to your staff. I have heard that from other colleagues as well. They are very professional, responsive, forthcoming and helpful, so I thank them for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Of course, you would also hear about it if it was different.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: We will keep an eye on that too. I thank all of you for attending the meeting today, particularly Mr. Barnhart who travelled all the way from Canada to engage with us. We appreciate your time. I wish you all well with the project and hope that the next time we meet there will be further developments and good news to impart. Before I let you go, I have a final question. We mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: Thank you. Is it agreed to publish the opening statements? Agreed. I thank the witnesses again for their engagement. We will suspend the sitting to facilitate a changeover of witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: On behalf of the committee I welcome Mr. Colm O'Gorman, executive director, and Ms Pia Janning, legal officer, from Amnesty International Ireland and thank them for giving their time to attend the meeting. The format of the meeting is that you will be invited to make an opening statement of approximately five minutes duration, followed by a question and answer session. I draw witnesses'...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Constitutional Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Amnesty International Ireland (25 Jun 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. O'Gorman for his presentation and I call Deputy Corcoran Kennedy.