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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Dr. Singh shared his experience of the separateness and the failure to engage with the representatives in the working group on critical decisions in moving a report forward. He also spoke about the lack of co-operation that he would have quite rightly expected when he sought a copy of the said report. As a civilian member of the Garda Síochána or from the experience of any others...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Dr. Singh believe that what he has said on finding information and bringing it to the attention of operational officers is the experience of all staff in his service and also that of staff in other civilianised sections of An Garda Síochána? Is that experience universal in the context of bringing information to the attention of the Garda? Is such information taken on board,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The variations might be worth taking note of by Mr. Finn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is clear enough. On behalf of the committee, I genuinely and sincerely thank Assistant Commissioner Michael Finn, Dr. Gurchand Singh, Assistant Commissioner Orla McPartlin, who had an easy day, and Chief Superintendent Brian Sutton and their colleagues for attending. As Dr. Singh indicated, it has been a difficult day for all of them, particularly those who knew their late colleague....

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We now have a quorum and the Select Committee on Justice and Equality is in public session. As we are in public session I ask members and visitors alike to ensure that all mobile phones are switched off as they cause interference with the recording equipment. This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016. It...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Kelly.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Amendment No. 1 is in the name of the Minister. I must point out for the information of members that amendment No. 1 has been grouped with amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive. Amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, may be discussed together. If the question on amendment No. 1 is agreed then amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, cannot then be moved. Acceptance of amendment No. 1 involves the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am tempted to say I could nearly do with one now after that contribution.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will take Deputy Brophy and then come back to the Minister. Deputy Kelly might like to make a contribution at that point.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I bring the Minister in, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick has indicated that he wishes to speak and I will bring him in at this point. I will then revert to the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am going to alter the order of this. It might be as well for the Minister to also hear Deputy Kelly's response to the various contributions.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Wallace should draw a breath. The Minister was sailing close to the wind a moment ago but it is now Deputy Wallace's opportunity to speak.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No pun intended.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I must interrupt Deputy Wallace but I will bring him back in. For the information of members, we must conclude the sitting of the select committee in three minutes time. I will not be able to proceed with the decision making process because voting will exceed the time available. I suggest that on the conclusion of Deputy Wallace's contribution, we adjourn and resume, as we are scheduled,...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Kelly and the Minister, Deputy Flanagan and his officials for attending here today. I am left with no other option but to proceed as I have suggested.

Roads Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The state and neglect of our local and regional road network is disgraceful. The impact that the disrepair of our roads has on small towns and rural business, education and social lives is horrendous. We need more investment in the building, improvement, maintenance and repair of our road system. This is essential if we are to improve the standards and conditions of living in rural...

Third Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The first words that I wish to say are "thank you" to the 346 former residents and others who have thus far come forward to provide what must have been difficult testimony to the commission. It is to be hoped the final report, when published, will shine an eternal light on one of the darkest and most disturbing and horrifying chapters of our troubled social history. I record my...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is clear not only in its Title but, equally, in the shared intent of its promoters in both Houses of this Parliament, what exactly the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 is about. The Bill is about public health first and last. There is no other agenda. That its passage into law will have an impact across our communities is not disputed. This will be in evidence in all non-off-licence...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (8 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme for tax relief for drivers and passengers with disabilities rejected in the past five years due to not having a family member for the purpose of the application process; his views on whether the condition that this scheme is exclusively available to only family members of a...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The meeting was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. I emphasise that for all members. It is critical that people respect the committee system and are here for their business on time.