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- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that the entirety?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Keep the comma.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely, it is precious.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that, in the Minister of State's view, the entirety of what needs to change in the Title?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For the sake of clarity, I will read what now stands because this is important.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have to put amendment No. 11, as amended, and then, read the full Title into the record. Deputy O'Callaghan's proposition was for a further deletion of the words, "to make provision in relation to the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court and the District Court", but he also made an addendum to that of the offer of the facilitation to the Minister of State to include reference to other...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Members. It is important that we have it absolutely right.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State will have to assist me.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State will bear with me one moment because this is not here.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I read from the amended back page of the text of the Bill rather than from the pink sheets. I beg the committee's pardon. I will re-read the Title and seek the Members' agreement.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts Bill 2016: Committee Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the members for their co-operation and patience. I also thank the Minister and his officials for attending.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (8 Dec 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 Courts Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (13 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the second level religious education programme; if it is an academic study subject, in line with his Department's memo following a meeting with the NCCA on 27 January 1995, confirmed by the NCCA in writing to his Department on 11 April 1995; if the State religious education course at second level is optional for students; and if...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (13 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that should be in place in circumstances in which a second level student opts out of the State religious education course; and his views on whether that should include access to an alternative subject and that being requested to sit at the back of a classroom does not meet the standards of pluralism and inclusivity. [39377/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (13 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of reference of the NCCA's forthcoming review of the religious course at second level; if it will be impartial as to the beliefs and interests of religious and non-religious students and their parents or guardians; if this review will address both the content and the method of delivery in the State funded school system; and if he...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Senator Black. I welcome Senator Dolan, who is substituting for her. I also welcome Senator Kelleher, who joined us in previous sessions, and other members. First on our agenda is the general scheme of the equality/disability (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Finian McGrath,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State for his opening remarks. I will open up the debate to members of the committee. Would Senator Conway like to commence the questioning of the Minister of State?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Senator. Would the Minister of State like to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat, a Aire Stáit. I call Senator John Dolan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality/Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call the Minister of State to reply.