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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I suggest the correct mechanism is for the Minister of State to come back through the clerk to the committee to ensure the information will be shared with all committee members rather than through an individual engagement. The committee is hosting this opportunity this morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat. Senator Dolan has a compendium of different issues and questions. Will the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, take-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Senator Dolan wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We note the Senator's prompting and absolutely agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was on the optional protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State. The Minister of State has been speculating on the length of time he might have left in office. Perhaps Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe would like to shed some light on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will make a number of points and pose some questions before we bring this session to a close. As Senator Dolan noted, the Oireachtas disability group yesterday launched its pre-budget submission for 2019. It is the first time that an all-party or non-party group of Members of both Houses has prepared and published pre-budget proposals in the area of disabilities. The only precedent I can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Correct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On that note, Senator Dolan and I are the survivors this morning

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Update on Disability Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (27 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not to take away from any of our colleagues whose contributions I wish to acknowledge. On behalf of the committee I thank the Minister of State and his officials for being with us. I thank those who joined us in the Visitors Gallery. I also thank the clerk to the committee and the support staff at the top table.

Penal Reform and Sentencing: Motion (28 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality entitled ‘Report on Penal Reform and Sentencing’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 10th May, 2018. I thank the Minister for his attendance. In 2013, our predecessor committee of the Thirty-first Dáil published its report on penal reform,...

Penal Reform and Sentencing: Motion (28 Jun 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has acknowledged the work of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality in this area and confirmed that the report and its 29 recommendations are receiving his full attention and consideration. I welcome his confirmation. There has not been extensive participation in the debate, but I thank my colleague on the committee, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, and Deputy Louise O'Reilly who...

Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wholeheartedly agree with the Bill brought forward by Deputy Mick Wallace and I thank him for doing so. It pains and concerns me to see the very same mistakes being made now which we saw in the lead-up to the horrific economic crash in the years 2007 and 2008. The housing strategy employed by the current and previous Fine Gael-led Governments has, quite simply, failed. The real failure,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (3 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 374. To ask the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs officer will be appointed, further to recent correspondence (details supplied) that the vacant post would be filled by 28 May 2018; the reason this has not occurred; and the interim measures in place to carry out assessments whilst there is no officer in post. [29245/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (3 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 375. To ask the Minister for Health the wait times for an assessment of needs for children aged 0 to 18 years of age by the Cavan and Monaghan disability services child development team for each of the past five years. [29247/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (4 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 280. To ask the Minister for Health the services covered by a full medical card that are not available free to holders of a 2015A scheme card; the reason a difference exists between both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29523/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (4 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. I am not advised of any apologies. I propose to go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this session is to meet representatives of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority for an update on progress in its work. It is the first opportunity we have had to meet its representatives. I welcome Dr. Don Thornhill, chairman; Dr. Brian Doherty, chief executive officer; and Mr. Ultan Ryan, secretary. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: By all means, please do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you, Dr. Thornhill. I call Deputy Clare Daly, who indicated first.