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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: Regarding A3, I am not sure if it may be in the briefing material but could the breakdown of the capital works programme for courthouses be circulated to the committee? Perhaps it already has been circulated but, if not, could it be done so we could see where it is being spent and the different projects? I am sure the committee will have submissions for the programme next year.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: I know it is of interest to the Deputy and it is a subject the committee can return to in due course. It would be useful to get detail on the A3 line item, which would allow us to see the stages of progression of courthouses around the country. I will be making a submission on Naas courthouse. I will not delay the committee with it now. It is one of the largest districts in the country,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: As I said at the outset, we are confining our matters to the business we need to do in this committee. I hope we will have many sessions of the commission ahead of us over the next few years. We will have an opportunity to delve into all sorts of matters, but for the business before us today-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: The Minister may make a brief statement.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister. I am reluctant to set a precedent because we have much work to do in the coming years and I want to stick to our agenda where we can. I appreciate that the Deputy asked a question and got an answer. We will bank that. Are there any other questions on Vote 22? As there are no questions, I will move on to the consideration of Vote 24, which largely relate to the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (17 Nov 2020)

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 following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2020: Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána, Vote 21 - Prisons and Vote 22 - Courts Service. The Select Committee on Justice has completed its...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation (18 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: 45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the enhanced powers for enforcement for the Commission for Communications Regulation as set out in the programme for Government will be granted; the timeframe for the passage of the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37328/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: 45. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the opening of applications for the sports capital grant. [37401/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: 50. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of preparations being made for the return of spectator sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37402/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: 310. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a medical card for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: 334. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the delay in proving the results of tests (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37731/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Further and Higher Education Sectors: Discussion (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: I thank our guests for their presentation. I missed the actual presentation but I did get a chance to read it in advance. It is great to have the witnesses at this committee. I am interested in higher education and in research in particular, which I did some work on as my party's spokesperson in the last Dáil. Brexit poses many challenges in the educational space north of the Border...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, and their officials. The Minister for Finance is joining us via video link. Apologies have been received from Deputy Pa Daly. The purpose of today's meeting is to deal with Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing)...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: Amendment No. 1 is in the name of the Minister for Justice but because it has a financial element the Minister for Finance will move it.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State and call the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: There are a number of amendments to this section. We will follow the same format as before with the Minister of State moving the amendments and the Minister speaking to them.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: Amendment No. 5 was tabled in the names of Deputies Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, Mattie McGrath, Nolan and O'Donoghue. None of them is present to move the amendment so it cannot be dealt with under Standing Orders.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: If any of the Deputies wishes to submit an amendment for Report Stage, it remains an option. The Minister may consider an amendment also.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: We note that and I thank the Minister of State for the information.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: Is the Deputy inquiring about the commencement date for particular sections?