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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a degree of precedent, perhaps.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Do not bring it down that road.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to Deputy Jonathan O'Brien's question, are there others of that number that the witnesses are currently engaging with, speaking with, have met with or are aware of, rather than the speculated number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we speak here, we are in public session and this is being televised. It would be reasonable for me to reflect to anyone at all who wishes to be in contact that he or she should do so. Is that fair enough? I would say that if there are such people watching or people who are aware of others, they should please contact Mr. Anthony Morris, Mr. Oliver Shanley and Mr. Pat Hynes so that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I believe I am reflecting the views of the members of the committee and visiting Members of both Houses when I say that we concur with Mr. Morris that this was an injustice. I believe that is a view that is universally shared by all our number. I thank Mr. Anthony Morris, Mr. Oliver Shanley and Mr. Pat Hynes for coming before us here this morning. I thank members of the committee for their...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No apologies have been received so I expect that all members will attend. Deputy Alan Farrell has been appointed Chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs. In the event that a division is called here today we are advised that Deputy Kate O'Connell will substitute. As we are in public session, I hope Members will follow my example and switch off their phones as...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016. This is a Private Members' Bill that has been sponsored by Deputy Josepha Madigan and I welcome her here today. I also welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy David Stanton, and his official. I will invite both Deputy...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I invite Deputy Coppinger to comment, I must go through the preliminary matter of procedure. As this is a constitutional Bill we must take the Schedule first. I must read the following into the record before inviting contributions on the amendments, and then I shall invite the Minister of State to address the Bill. Is that in order, Minister of State? Yes. Before Committee Stage...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I shall open up the debate to contributions by members. As I indicated, I shall call Deputy Coppinger first and then I shall return to the Minister of State for an overview. Members will note from the grouping list that amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, have been grouped together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy's amendment has not been moved. Rather, it has been put on the record.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The provision allows the Deputies to revisit the amendments on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy is very welcome. I call on the Minister of State to address the Bill in broad terms.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have amendments so I offer them the first opportunity if they wish to come in.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Deputy Madigan like to respond to Deputy O'Callaghan's question?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I advise the Minister of State that I will invite him to come back in after the first sequence of contributions.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have coped previously.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I commend Deputy Madigan on bringing forward her Bill. This committee was very anxious to facilitate its earliest address and the Deputy's colleagues will be able to confirm that it is exactly what we have done. I do not sense a difference in view in terms of the objective she has set out, including the pathway and methodology. I would personally be sympathetic to divorce being dealt with...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As consideration of the Bill has been completed, in accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil:The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Thirty-Fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016 and made no amendments thereto. I thank Deputy Madigan, along with the Minister of State,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (13 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1287. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to reintroduce a tenant purchase scheme to allow tenants of a specified number of years and that meet other criteria, purchase their home; when he will introduce such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33715/17]