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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. O'Leary for his opening address. Three members have indicated that they wish to speak. I call Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When responding with additional information, Mr. O'Leary should direct it towards the secretariat. It can then be circulated to the members of the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. O'Leary and Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was there an additional point you wanted to address, Deputy Daly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Daly and Mr. O'Leary. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien is next and brings a familiar accent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We can give consideration to that, if Mr. O'Leary is available. With no other members indicating I will make a very brief comment. I strongly endorse the views of members with regard to the issue of greater discretion. It is a reality that is needed in a variety of situations as Senator Conway has alluded to. Mr. O'Leary has worked in or given service to the free legal aid sector and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Discussion with Chairman Designate (18 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think I misrepresented FLAC - it is free legal advice rather than free legal aid, which is a critical difference. I thank all the members who have participated and for their attendance. It was first class. I thank Mr. O'Leary for his engagement with the committee on the matter of his appointment and I wish him every success in his new role. The committee will notify the Minister that we...

Tracker Mortgages: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Táim sásta an deis a fháil labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo agus molaim go mór mo chomhghleacaí, Pearse Doherty, as ucht an rún seo a chuir chun cinn. The human impact of this mortgage scandal cannot be underestimated. The despicable deliberate actions of our banks have caused misery for approximately 15,000 mortgage holders and their families...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (24 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 479. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the implementation of the national positive ageing strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2953/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Colm Brophy and Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her officials. The purpose of this meeting is to have a pre-legislative discussion on the scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016, the Minister's Bill, in tandem with the Judicial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Tánaiste for her comprehensive briefing. I now invite Deputy Jim O'Callaghan to address his Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan for a very thorough presentation on his Bill and his views on the scheme presented by the Tánaiste this morning. There will be an opportunity to respond but I do not want this situation to be dominated by an exchange between the Tánaiste and Deputy O'Callaghan so I will open it up to members to make their respective contributions and pose questions. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you, Deputy O'Brien. Deputy Clare Daly is next, followed by Deputy Alan Farrell. On returning to both the Tánaiste and Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, there will obviously be the temptation, on the part of the Tánaiste, to focus on Deputy O'Callaghan's presentation and vice versa. In that context, could we take the questions from the three Deputies together and then open up into a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For Deputy Farrell's information, we stated we would have a comprehensive exchange on both Bills and we will go into private session to make a determination as to how we as a committee will proceed in relation to both. I expect we will produce a report which we will lay before the Houses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Tánaiste for her response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan. I note that three of the monitors are covering our engagement here this morning, but one is showing proceedings which cast a long shadow over this debate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (25 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister. We will not go back over the debate. As Deputy O'Callaghan has said, there will be no table tennis today. In the absence of any other members showing I will bring this session to a conclusion. I thank the Minister and her colleagues for their attendance and engagement with the committee. I thank Deputy O'Callaghan for his equal participation and elucidation on...

Symphysiotomy: Statements (26 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will start with a quote: "For the public at large, the purposes of the Scheme were fulfilled by an objective but compassionate assessment ... It is hoped that the findings will quell the hurt and anger of the elderly women who have undergone the procedure and that this subject will now be laid to rest." With these words Judge Maureen Harding Clark concluded her chapter 1 overview before...

Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin is committed to the provision of health care services and social care services as a right, with equal access for all based on need and to the greatest extent that resources allow. This right is especially relevant for older people and the provision of support for older people is becoming increasingly important as our population ages. Ireland's elderly population is set to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the European Social Fund, ESF, that is being used for local training initiative centres here; the amount of ESF funding that goes towards the Muirhevnamor local training initiative, Muirhevna Park, Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3935/17]