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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask members and visitors to switch off their mobile telephones as they interfere with the recording equipment. I thank colleagues for attending. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and his officials. This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017. Before going into the detail of the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will proceed with the business in hand. The grouping list has been circulated among members. They will note that amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are grouped. However, there are no amendments to section 1 of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2, in the name of Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, and No. 3, in the name of Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, are grouped.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would any other member like to comment in respect of this grouping? Does the Minister have anything further to add?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Again, I need not remind members that once amendments have been addressed here, they have the right to resubmit on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 4, 5, 13 and 14 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

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

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Ó Laoghaire's amendment is the first in this grouping. Would he like to reply to the Minister?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Deputy O'Callaghan want to pursue amendment No. 7?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will go directly to the Minister. If other Deputies wish to speak on this amendment, the Minister's comments might be of help.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will park further consideration of this matter until Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together. If amendment No. 9 is agreed to, amendment No. 10 cannot be moved.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Ó Laoghaire appears to agree, despite having a different proposal.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not only did Deputy Ó Laoghaire withdraw his motion but he added two years to his proposal by signing up to Deputy O'Callaghan's proposal for a maximum sentence of ten years. I would be very careful if I were appearing before him.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Ó Laoghaire was first, and then Deputy Wallace. We will allow the further commentary even though the Deputy has indicated his intention to withdraw the amendment.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister is hugely impressed. I do not think any further comment is necessary, Minister. We will move forward while we have got a clear path.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Members will note that in regard to Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment No. 11 is a stand alone amendment in the name of Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire. With the pattern already established, we will go to the Minister first for further comment.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (22 Mar 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would any other member like to comment on the amendment? Does the Minister have anything further to add at this point?