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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Daly. I appeal to members. I do not wish to restrict anyone but time is very tight.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That question may put the witnesses in an unfair position.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As Chair, I wish to indicate that the witnesses are not obliged to respond in the blunt manner in which the question was put.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Deputy always is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That question may also put the witnesses in an invidious position. I will leave to them the decision on whether to answer but I offer-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am offering them the advice that if the question is too blunt, they may decline to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: All members are in agreement in that regard. I must appeal to everybody to be cognisant of time pressures and I know Senator Black will be a good example for Deputy Kelly in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Deputy going to rob the Chair of his moment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask that he do his best to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur with the words of several members of the committee, not only in relation to Ms West and Ms Galligan's written submissions as read into the record here this morning but in their responses to questioning. Their testimony has been powerful. The most important aspect of all is that it is from the highest motivation of public service, and we acknowledge that. Certainly, Deputy Clare...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I refer to the newly established working group, towards which the delegates have indicated some positiveness and good hope that things will transpire as they wish them to be. When they make reference to a full and independent review, is it an external examination in tandem or are they happy that the current signalled work programme, under the newly established and newly led internal body, is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The delegates indicated that they were pleased to have had the opportunity to present before the committee. I want them to know that, if things do not unfold in the way they would wish, the door to the committee will always be open to them in the future. If matters do not progress in the way they should, we will be very happy as a committee to play our part. I hope that will be some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Senator. On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms West and Ms Galligan for joining and addressing us so comprehensively on these important issues. Before we adjourn, I take the opportunity to wish everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (8 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 291. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of funding by the HSE for the genomic sequencing machine in the next generation sequencing laboratory in the Mater hospital; the status of the recruitment of a national clinical director that will have responsibility for developing the services envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10956/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Expenditure (8 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of providing home care services on an annual basis from 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018 by CHO area; the division of funding provided by the HSE on a public versus private basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11174/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (20 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the regulations on the disabled drivers' and passengers' scheme to allow drivers of cars bought through a PCP to avail of the scheme. [12928/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (20 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications under the disabled drivers' and passengers' scheme who were refused access to the scheme to date on the basis that the vehicle in question was bought under a PCP; when the disallowing distinction was introduced; the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12929/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Vacant Properties (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 231. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the suite of measures and supports she has available and plans to introduce to encourage existing businesses and new business start-ups take up live occupancy of vacant commercial properties that are having an impact on the viability of existing enterprises along the urban streetscapes and other shopping and commercial zones. [13025/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (21 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we have a quorum we shall commence in public session. I remind members to please switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. I have not received any apologies. We will go into private session.