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Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the normal procedure that applies. The Chair of the respective committee opens the debate and has a closing slot.

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He would not be in a position to do that because he is not a member of the committee.

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He is a spokesperson on justice.

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is fine.

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat. I thank all Deputies who contributed to what I hope will prove a worthwhile debate. Knowing the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, as I do, having spoken to him on this issue on a number of occasions and having listened to his closing contribution, I can only hope that his opening contribution was not of his authorship. I do not believe that it reflects the views that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (3 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 502. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a tender process for 400 pylons commenced by a company (details supplied) was not publicised in its Autumn 2017 leaflet on the north south interconnector, in view of the fact that under the PCI process all information regarding the status of the project must be made public on an ongoing basis; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of unaccompanied minors that have been relocated here under the refugee protection programme in each of the past 12 months; the country of origin of each; the date on which they were relocated here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42127/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will everyone please switch off all mobile phones as they interfere with the sound recording system? The purpose of the first part of today's meeting is to consider a Government motion to exercise the right to opt in, pursuant to Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, to a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If members would like to like to make comment or ask any questions, it is open to them to do so. The committee does not have to make any decision; that is not required of us. We only notify both Houses that we have given consideration to the proposition. The decision on this matter will be taken in the Dáil Chamber and I think that debate is scheduled for this week. Am I correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The next contribution is from Deputy Fitzpatrick, his maiden contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are no other members showing that I can note. I invite the Minister to respond to members' contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, and his officials for coming here today. Is it agreed that messages will be conveyed to both Houses of the Oireachtas that the committee has completed its consideration of this proposal? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this part of today's meeting is to discuss a range of issues related to An Garda Síochána, including the falsification of Garda breath test data, errors in relation to summonses and fixed charge notices and Dr. Jeffrey Shannon's audit of child protection. On behalf of the committee I welcome for the first time the new acting Commissioner, Mr. Dónall Ó...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the acting Garda Commissioner. I call Deputy Colm Brophy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Mr. Ó Cualáin wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Deputy Chambers try to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I must keep moving on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am withholding a comment I would have passed at this point, but others will no doubt take it up. I call Senator Frances Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Assistant Commissioner O'Driscoll. Deputy Ó Laoghaire is offering but he must be very brief as we must make progress.