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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will be waking up in the middle of the night calling out this procedure.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will let that go.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Bill has now completed Committee Stage, it is recommended that Members submit Report Stage amendments to the Bills office without delay, as Report Stage may be tabled at short notice. I thank members for a mighty piece of work. I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and his colleagues from the Department. I thank the members, Government and Opposition, for their co-operation...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (3 May 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 Data Protection Bill 2018 and has made amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (3 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The select committee is adjourned. I did not yet get the chance to tell members that we have a difficulty in respect of the Minister's attendance at the next select committee meeting, which is to take place on Wednesday, 16 May, to deal with the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017 from the Social Democrats. We will not ask members to attend at 9 a.m. on that date. Deputy Clare Daly can...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (3 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Refugee Council. I thought the late start on 16 May would be great news for the Deputies.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Eligibility (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports, monetary and otherwise available in circumstances (details supplied). [20354/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to please switch off their mobile phones as they cause interference with the recording equipment. Apologies have been received from Senator Frances Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At the outset I ask members, visitors et al.to please switch off mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. The purpose of today's session is to discuss access to the labour market for international protection applicants and the transposition of the recast reception conditions directive. We will be joined first by representatives of the Irish Human...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Jack Chambers is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Deputy concluded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to make a few comments. I absolutely concur with the position the witnesses articulated regarding the salary restrictions, which are bizarre. I have always held that view. The matter of the ineligible sectors of employment is very restrictive, particularly when we consider the location of a number of direct provision centres. Because of one's location, other restrictions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Historically, there have been difficulties arranging relocation. I have dealt with cases on a number of occasions. The chief commissioner recently visited County Monaghan and I was happy to note her kind words, which were earned and deserved..

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms Logan and Professor Mullally for their presentation and for joining us to address these important matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome Mr. Nick Henderson, the chief executive officer of the IRC, and he is joined by Ms Rosemary Hennigan, policy and advocacy officer. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to so do, they are entitled...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Henderson. I appreciate the circulation of the text of his contribution and his address. I will call members as they have indicated. Deputy Clare Daly is first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I bring in Deputy Wallace, I can say that we will certainly be corresponding with the Minister regarding whatever position people want to reflect. That is part of what we will do in follow-up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no further question to pose to the witnesses. Does Mr. Henderson have any comment he would like to make on the question I put in at the end on location, which had not been referenced before?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to the Labour Market for International Protection Applicants: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I assured our earlier guests, I expect that after the witnesses have departed we will take a minute to decide on the course of action we will take. I can confidently suggest that we will make the case very strongly to the Minister at least. On behalf of the committee, I thank the representatives of the Irish Refugee Council and wish them well in their continuing work. My thanks to Mr....

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Matters of Public Policy: Discussion with Taoiseach (10 May 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I note the Taoiseach's remarks on Government legislation. I focus on issues which impact on the smooth running and efficiency of the committee system and I ask the Taoiseach to take them on board in the spirit in which they are offered. The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality handles perhaps the greatest volume of legislative work and address of all committees. We have a substantial...