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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Dr. Singh believe that what he has said on finding information and bringing it to the attention of operational officers is the experience of all staff in his service and also that of staff in other civilianised sections of An Garda Síochána? Is that experience universal in the context of bringing information to the attention of the Garda? Is such information taken on board,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The variations might be worth taking note of by Mr. Finn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is clear enough. On behalf of the committee, I genuinely and sincerely thank Assistant Commissioner Michael Finn, Dr. Gurchand Singh, Assistant Commissioner Orla McPartlin, who had an easy day, and Chief Superintendent Brian Sutton and their colleagues for attending. As Dr. Singh indicated, it has been a difficult day for all of them, particularly those who knew their late colleague....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We now have a quorum and the Select Committee on Justice and Equality is in public session. As we are in public session I ask members and visitors alike to ensure that all mobile phones are switched off as they cause interference with the recording equipment. This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016. It...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Kelly.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment No. 1 is in the name of the Minister. I must point out for the information of members that amendment No. 1 has been grouped with amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive. Amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, may be discussed together. If the question on amendment No. 1 is agreed then amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, cannot then be moved. Acceptance of amendment No. 1 involves the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am tempted to say I could nearly do with one now after that contribution.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will take Deputy Brophy and then come back to the Minister. Deputy Kelly might like to make a contribution at that point.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I bring the Minister in, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick has indicated that he wishes to speak and I will bring him in at this point. I will then revert to the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am going to alter the order of this. It might be as well for the Minister to also hear Deputy Kelly's response to the various contributions.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Wallace should draw a breath. The Minister was sailing close to the wind a moment ago but it is now Deputy Wallace's opportunity to speak.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No pun intended.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I must interrupt Deputy Wallace but I will bring him back in. For the information of members, we must conclude the sitting of the select committee in three minutes time. I will not be able to proceed with the decision making process because voting will exceed the time available. I suggest that on the conclusion of Deputy Wallace's contribution, we adjourn and resume, as we are scheduled,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Kelly and the Minister, Deputy Flanagan and his officials for attending here today. I am left with no other option but to proceed as I have suggested.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we are in public session, all mobile telephones must be switched off as they cause interference with the recording equipment. This meeting has been convened to resume Committee Stage of the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016. It is a Private Members' Bill sponsored by Deputy Alan Kelly whom I welcome to the meeting. I welcome again the Minister for Justice and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Wallace will find the comments of Deputies Chambers and Ó Laoghaire very encouraging.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the intention of this committee to conclude Committee Stage today and the scheduling of Report and Final Stages will rest with the Minister and the Department. I have no doubt that he will heed the Deputy's appeal.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As people have reflected on craft breweries in their own necks of the wood I have to say there are fine producers in Cavan and Monaghan as well.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My colleagues will all remember receiving a very fine bottle from Brehon Breweries in County Monaghan, Christmas 12 months ago.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 6, 7 and 8 stand alone and amendments Nos. 9 and 10 will be taken together by agreement.