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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does any other member wish to comment? Does the Minister have anything further to add before we go to a decision on these amendments?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Minister is happy, that is fine. He is quite correct, we have, of course, reflected on it. Is he happy to leave it at that?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no member wishing to further address this issue.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a cross-referencing situation that will present on Report Stage.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I presume that Minister's points refer to each of these sections and not just section 51.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Bill has now completed Committee Stage, it is recommended that members submit amendments to the Bills Office without delay as Report Stage may be taken at short notice.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his acknowledgment of the constructive engagement. The words I would add are "at all times".

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I again thank the Minister and his officials for attending today. I want to flag an important meeting to members before we all leave. I remind members of our informal engagement with members of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It will take place at 11 a.m. tomorrow with Ms Kathleen O'Toole and others in room A in LH2000. These off-committee informal meetings have...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (28 Mar 2018)

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 Domestic Violence Bill 2017 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (29 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that there is an adequate number of primary school places in Greystones, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14429/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (17 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the report on the costings of pay equality and the timeframe to achieve it as called for in an amendment to section 11 of the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017 will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15163/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community First Responders Network (17 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1353. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding streams accessible by local authorities and voluntary responder groups to equip communities with the essential equipment needed by community first responders and public access defibrillator schemes to provide their key services across both rural and urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15371/18]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we now have a quorum, we are in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputies O'Callaghan and Jack Chambers, who are unfortunately unable to join us for this select committee meeting. I propose that we go into private session for a few minutes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I request all attendees, members et al, to ensure their mobile phones are switched to silent mode because they can interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment. I have already noted the apologies of Deputies Jim O'Callaghan and Jack Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the 2018 Revised Estimates for the justice group of Votes. I welcome the Minister for Justice...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat a Aire. I refer to Vote 20, which I think is the substantive block in all of this. I now invite questions from members on this Vote. I ask members when putting questions, to indicate the particular subhead to which they are referring. That would facilitate us. I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have an ancillary question before bringing in Deputy Wallace. My understanding is that an analysis would show there is actually a small decrease in the current year's provision under IT services. A decrease of 3% is what we have been advised in advance of this particular engagement. In the context of all the committee has addressed with representatives of An Garda Síochána and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In responding will the Minister confirm that he will be able to subsequently provide the information sought by the Deputy that is not available this morning?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Minister like to reply to the latter question?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Information technology is a multifaceted area. We tend to think of the PULSE system, but it is only an element of the overall IT needs of the Garda Síochána. Is there exploratory work under way to identify the most appropriate IT system to help ensure the needs of An Garda Síochána are met? The hands that control the input, however, determine how useful and effective it...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. In the absence of any other questions, I propose to move on to Vote 21 in respect of prisons. I invite questions from Members on this specific Vote.