Results 17,281-17,300 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My understanding is that there was a legislative debarment of Supplementary Estimates, that is, in terms of an additional spend. My final question is on the Tánaiste's preamble, in which she made reference to a sum of €4 million for the Schengen Information System II, SIS II. I do not for one moment suggest knowledge of this, but it is my understanding that Ireland has not...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all concur. For the Tánaiste's information, the committee recently decided to send two members to attend the meeting hosted by the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, LIBE, Committee of the European Parliament last Monday. I was one of those dispatched to engage with colleague representatives from the other 27 member parliamentary establishments. The committee addressed the...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (30 Nov 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2016: Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána; and Vote 22 - Courts Service.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to members to switch off their mobile phones as they cause interference, even when in silent mode. The business to be addressed this morning is Committee Stage of the Courts Bill 2016. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy David Stanton and his officials to the meeting. I also wish to record our appreciation of the Minister of State's...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before inviting the Minister of State to respond, I would like to seek clarification. In his preamble to his proposition, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan indicated that it was said that it could be appealed. Will the Deputy advise us if the process has been set in motion?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One final question before inviting the Minister of State to respond. Have we any indication as to the timeframe of when the Supreme Court will address this appeal?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jim O'Callaghan. Does the Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton, wish to reply on this?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before inviting Deputies Jack Chambers and Colm Brophy, when did Deputy Jim O'Callaghan become aware of this? I gather from what he stated that he learned of this sometime last week.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I invite the Minister of State to respond to the comments made, I must state that, as Chairman, I find it very discomforting that as part of the preparations for today's meeting, which is the first sitting of the select committee in the Dáil Chamber, two parties could have advised me of the situation but did not do so. With respect, I am disappointed that I have only learned of...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the circumstances, and given the importance of the cohesion of our committee, I will accede to the request to suspend for 15 minutes, whereupon, with whatever information the Minister of State will then be in a position to share, we can make a full and definitive decision on the proposition that has been duly put to the committee. It is not desirable just to proceed and take the vote....
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Completely.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That exact point was well made yesterday and there was clearly no reticence on the part of other members to make it. However, in making the decision to accede to the request for suspension to secure additional information, I am in no way pre-empting the outcome of the proposition put validly by Deputy O'Callaghan. I ask members to accept that this is in my view - I hope also in theirs - the...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister of State address the committee regarding the information he has gleaned during the suspension?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Brophy. I wish to acknowledge the presence of Deputy Healy, his participation in the preparation of amendments and his consideration of the Bill. Does the Deputy wish to comment?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Deputy for his presence and contribution. With no other members showing I am obliged to put the proposition, that has been duly put by Deputy O'Callaghan, to the committee. I ask the Clerk to the Committee to ring the bell, please.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I beg the Minister of State's pardon.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there agreement?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Very good. Can the Minister of State indicate his position?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The proposal has been duly put.