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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The format is that we have the Department representatives coming before the committee on the conclusion of the Ombudsman's contribution. I hear what the Deputy is saying. I find it difficult to believe that the Ombudsman's report and evidence could be countered in the way that the Deputy has suggested, but if that is the case, the Department representatives are in the Visitors Gallery and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Tyndall. Has Deputy Daly concluded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Deputy will have to wait until her colleagues have completed their questioning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We can do so subsequent to the presentation by the Department officials.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think it would be unfair because we have indicated to each of our sets of witnesses the formula which we intend to utilise here today. We will take the officials on their own. Mr. Tyndall and his staff are quite welcome to be in the Visitors Gallery and, if it is committee's wish, after the conclusion of the officials' contribution to the engagement, we can invite Mr. Tyndall to resume...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire. I wish to recap a couple of points with Mr. Tyndall before we conclude our initial engagement. The committee may offer him a right of reply on further points we may elicit from representatives of the Department. His report was published last November. Its recommendations include timeframes for expected responses from the Department, including...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Mr. Tyndall has received no response on the first recommendation made in that case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did it also apply to the six week period given for a review of cases involving a dispute about duration of stay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: From what I understand of my reading, through the obvious passage of time the number of women who lack capacity has decreased significantly to some 17 souls from of the order of 100 at one point. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I noted that Mr. Tyndall indicated some reluctance in identifying the wards of court system within the Courts Service as the oversight mechanism for awards in these cases. Not only would I suggest it is a matter of helping to progress the entitlements, but I also think, subsequently, in terms of the committee's awards - and it is generally one person who has this oversight responsibility -...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The money is already provided for.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the committee, I thank the Ombudsman, Mr. Tyndall, and Ms McCrum and Mr. Morgan for their attendance. Their evidence - their report, their written submission to us and their oral presentation today - has been very enlightening on a very sad, very dark episode in relatively contemporary Irish history. The saddest part of it is that the hurt and pain of these women is being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the committee, I welcome from the Department of Justice and Equality Mr. Jimmy Martin, assistant secretary, and Ms Tracy O'Keeffe, principal officer. As they will know, I am obliged to draw their attention to the position regarding privilege. I ask them to note that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not just the case in that legislation. The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill has not been presented for its next Stage yet. There is a raft of other legislation to be considered. When one has been in this House for a long time, one is able to cite Bills that were passed years ago that, while they are Acts today, contain sections that have not yet commenced. It is frustrating, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At the conclusion of this hearing, we will go into private session to determine how the committee will seek to change what we have had to listen to here this morning. We will certainly communicate with the Minister. Perhaps in this situation, because it appears to go beyond the Department of Justice and Equality, we might also communicate with the Taoiseach. It is something we will decide...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: You might address the Deputy's second question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Mr. Martin might remember all those questions. I have rolled back the tape in my head and I remember Deputy Daly's earlier question was whether any effort had been made by the Department at any time to raise the issue of those placed in an institution and also working in the laundry and if the Department sought to have that changed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there a timeframe within which the Department expects to conclude its work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman (31 Jan 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can Mr. Martin furnish copies of his replies to requests for additional information through the clerk to the committee?