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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: We will start the second phase of this session on the implementation and after-effects of the Good Friday Agreement, part of a series of meetings we have been holding. I am pleased to take over from the Chair. I followed the debate from my office. I look forward to reading the iar-Taoiseach's submissions. There is quite a lot of detail and depth in them. I listened to Mr. Bruton deliver...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: That is excellent. That is very useful. On this theme, was Mr. Bruton surprised and-or disappointed at the recent polling that suggested Northern Ireland residents, particularly those of the unionist persuasion, were not yet persuaded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thought that after Brexit there might have been a greater-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Bruton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Before I move on to the next speaker, I want to acknowledge the presence of the former MP and former MLA, Alasdair McDonnell, in the Gallery. He is very welcome. I do not think that anybody is contributing online, so we will go to the Sinn Féin and Deputy Conway Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I think those are fitting closing remarks from Senator Blaney. I thank him. The iar-Taoiseach's submissions were excellent and will be a useful resource to this committee and all of us as individuals beyond this meeting and into the future. The fact that he provided such a considered written submission to complement his oral submission to today's hearing is extremely useful to all of us....

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the progression of this legislation through to Second Stage. It is great to see it coming along before the end of this term. I take a moment to commend the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, for his determination and diligence in stewarding this Bill to the stage of publication and Second Stage. I know he has made it his priority since he took up office and I salute him on that....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 702. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60991/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: We almost have a full house. Everybody is very welcome. It is great to have so many witnesses before the committee in person. Good afternoon to members of the committee. Apologies have been received from Senator Ruane. As there are now a number of ways in which members can partake in proceedings, some may drop in and out over the course of the meeting and others will participate online....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Daly has an engagement in the Chamber soon, so I call him first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I call Deputy Costello.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Who does the Deputy wish to take the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Dr. Yonkova is indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Thank you, Dr. Yonkova. We are out of time for that slot. Some of our members are missing, so we might have more latitude in the context of time. Do any other witnesses wish to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I will bring in the next member, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. We will have our engagement and may come back around to Deputy Costello if necessary. I wish to give everyone a chance to partake because there are a number of witnesses. I will go to Deputy Carroll MacNeill because she has to be in the Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I will go back to Deputy Costello because he had more points to raise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Maybe the Deputy could come back to them later. Let let us take that one for now.