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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There you are. There is no end of people who might covet the role. We will proceed to section 1 of the Bill. There are no amendments on section 1.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment No. 1 is grouped with amendments Nos. 15 and 16 and they will be discussed together. Amendment No. 1 is in the Minister's name.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If nobody has a contribution regarding the Minister's proposal or amendments Nos. 15 and 16, which are also in his name, I will proceed to a decision on amendment No. 1.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment No. 2 is grouped with amendments Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, 19 and 20. These are all in the Minister's name and I invite him to address this grouping.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related may will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 8, 9 and 14 are related may be discussed together. I should point out that an amendment in the Minister's name proposes to delete the section to which amendments Nos. 8 and 9, in the names of Deputy Mick Wallace and Deputy Clare Daly, respectively, apply. I do not know whether the Minister's position regarding section 10 has a particular impact on the positions of Deputy...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I now invite the Minister to address this grouping.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are digressing now. For the record, we are always interested in the resourcing of An Garda Síochána.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes please, it is in the grouping.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would any member like to make an observation or question anything in relation to this grouping? There are no takers, and the Minister has nothing further to add.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister takes the silence as assent.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should be careful what he wishes for.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is the justice and equality committee.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 12 and 13 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would any member like to offer an opinion or comment?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before going back to Deputy Clare Daly, the Minister has indicated this is something he has been considering, and he suggested in the long term. Is he looking at it in the context of this legislation?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not something the Minister will necessarily-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----close on in this legislation.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought that would be informative.