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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In Dr. Campbell's submission she describes the underlying changes in the societal understanding and appreciation of these issues. She references the increased emphasis on personal autonomy and health care decision-making, issues we have teased out fairly well. She also said there had been a societal shift in the perception of the role of medicine. How can this be seen and how can it be...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does, but I would like to tease it out more. However, time is against us and we have another delegate to meet. I sincerely thank Dr. Campbell. Her written submission which I welcome is very thought-provoking. I also commend her for her presentation and the responses she has given to members. I welcome Ms Karen Hall from Disability Action in the North of Ireland. I thank her for her...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Hall. We will open it up to members who would like to take the first slot.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will take Deputy Chambers, for a change.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The determination of Disability Action's policy position dates from 2010, but I want to get a sense of it. Was there a debate? Were there a variety of views?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was it a majority decision? Has that dynamic changed in any way in the intervening years?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Hall. That is a very important insight into the disability sector in the North of our island. I wonder whether that is replicated here. Do they mirror? That is something that Ms Hall may not be able to answer. We will have to delve into that ourselves.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes. This committee is more aware than most that the writing of the report and even the working out of the recommendations will perhaps be challenging in itself in terms of our own discourse on it. Time will tell. I thank Ms Hall for attending. She has travelled to be with us. We are very grateful to Ms Hall for her participation and contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We wish Ms Hall a safe journey home. I remind members that the Select Committee on Justice and Equality is due to meet tomorrow at 9 a.m.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask members to turn off their phones for the reasons that are often stated. The purpose of this meeting of the select committee is to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, and his officials. Before we begin, I am obliged to remind Deputies of the long-standing parliamentary practice...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I reiterate that we only have use of this committee room until 9.45 a.m. As there are six members present, I propose a two-minute limit on every contribution. We have never had to apply that before. That will take up the half hour if members want to utilise this opportunity.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Daly.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Please, Minister.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister and Deputy Ó Laoghaire. I call Deputy Mick Wallace.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Wallace is a fine example of Wexford manhood.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Minister has a response.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Unfortunately, this will have to be Deputy Chambers's last point. I ask the Minister to make a very succinct reply as it is now 9.45 a.m.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister and his officials for assisting the committee in our consideration of the Supplementary Estimate.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (30 Nov 2017)
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 following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána. Under Standing Order 89(2), the message is deemed to be the report of the committee.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 332. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 746 of 7 November 2017, the name, the capacity, the date on which they were established and the aegis under which all accommodation settings in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Westmeath and Leitrim that provide residential care for persons with an intellectual disability operate; his plans for expansion at the listed...