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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Security Fund: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We may be net contributors but, by opting in, we are supporting the potential expenditure of that money, either directly or indirectly. The Minister mentioned some concerns. Can he elaborate on the concerns the Department has and how they might be rectified in the negotiations? How is it intended to spend the moneys drawn down under the upcoming programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Security Fund: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The second element of my question was not answered in respect of what the Government intends to do with any money that is drawn down. The Minister has outlined that he has concerns but it is not crystal clear what they are. My concern is that the European Commission could decide to spend a substantial element of this fund any way it wishes, or to direct it be spent in any way it wishes,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Security Fund: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am glad we have had these hearings. There was a bit of a discussion some time ago to the effect that we should just proceed with the constitutional proposal as it was, as formulated by the Government. I think this hearing and the previous hearing have been valuable because there is an interesting discussion to be had on this as to whether there should be a simple deletion or whether there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I would like to make a few points in response to that. As Mrs. Justice McGuinness has suggested that the difficulty with including a provision of this nature in Article 45 is that it might well be disregarded as all the other parts of Article 45 have been. I am trying to understand whether, as far as Mrs. Justice McGuinness can see, it would be the case that if we were to adopt a wording...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: If the proposal of the Constitution Review Group were included in the Constitution as an alternative wording, or if something in that general vein were included to make this section of the Constitution gender-neutral, would there be any obvious cause of action, from Mrs. Justice McGuinness's point of view, that could be taken? Given that there have not been many successful actions on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Yes, I am.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have two more questions. I would like to pick up on an aspect of the Family Carers Ireland presentation that I may have misunderstood. Mr. Dunne and Ms Cox seemed to express the view that if this section of the Constitution is removed, it is possible that some other element of the Constitution - presumably Article 40 - could be the basis for an amended provision. I am trying to find the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I was looking for the passage from the presentation. Does Mr. Dunne believe that if this was to be deleted it would leave a vacuum that might be filled by a court at a later stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have just one more observation on the proposal. I understand the logic but I suppose it is the realities of this institution and democracy in Ireland. I would be hesitant regarding a two-part process where we delete and then try to come up with a de novoprocess for coming up with a new proposal. While constitutional change has accelerated in recent years there is only so much bandwidth...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I would agree with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Thirty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Role of Women) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I have.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (27 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I understood the debate was to take place today. Will the debate and division take place on Tuesday?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Garda Commissioner last week announced a ban on Garda overtime causing concern among gardaí, the Garda Representative Association, GRA, and the public. That is with three months left in the year. Due to a lack of front-line gardaí, overtime has become a fact of life and an essential part of keeping a station and district functioning. Much of the recent success the gardaí...

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Before I address the substance of this proposal, the importance of co-operation between states, Governments, police forces and security organisations is evident if we are going to tackle serious crime, threats to society and international terrorist organisations. There is scope for significant co-operation. While there has not been an incident of this nature in Ireland in recent years, we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Expenditure (27 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 96. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget that was given to private companies to run direct provision centres in each of the years 2012 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (27 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 97. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the funding provided for immigration integration services in each year since 2011; the services provided with this targeted funding; the amount each service received in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39249/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (27 Sep 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 101. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the capacity of Mosney direct provision centre in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of residents living in Mosney direct provision centre as of 1 September in each of the years 2011 to 2018; the details of expansion to the centre since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39247/18]