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- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Wallace is a fine example of Wexford manhood.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Minister has a response.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Unfortunately, this will have to be Deputy Chambers's last point. I ask the Minister to make a very succinct reply as it is now 9.45 a.m.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2017) Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister and his officials for assisting the committee in our consideration of the Supplementary Estimate.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (30 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána. Under Standing Order 89(2), the message is deemed to be the report of the committee.
- Disclosures Tribunal: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 4 o’clock The unfolding events of the past ten days have been staggering. They have exposed a rotten system whereby attempts were made, apparently at the highest level, to smear as a sex abuser a man who had the courage to expose huge wrongdoings within An Garda Síochána. The strategy employed against Detective Sergeant Maurice McCabe is one in which officials of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the recording system. I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of housekeeping matters.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are dealing with item 4 on our clár for today, the second of our series of discussions on the right to die with dignity. The purpose of today's meeting is to conclude our hearings on the subject of the right to die with dignity. I welcome Professor Desmond O'Neill, who is a professor in medical gerontology at Trinity College Dublin. On behalf of the committee I thank him for his...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Professor O'Neill for a very illuminating address, and for the humour, from time to time. It is much appreciated. Deputy O'Callaghan will begin the questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have come to a conclusion. Is there any final point Professor O'Neill would like to make before we formally thank him?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I again thank Professor O'Neill for his written submission, which is very helpful, his very thoughtful contribution this morning and the responses to our members' questions. We will take a brief moment while he takes his leave to prepare for our second engagement with Dr. Louise Campbell of the National University of Ireland, Galway. We will not suspend the meeting because all our guests...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is great.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I can tell from the members' reactions that Dr. Campbell is getting off to a very good start already.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you for that focused opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In Dr. Campbell's submission she describes the underlying changes in the societal understanding and appreciation of these issues. She references the increased emphasis on personal autonomy and health care decision-making, issues we have teased out fairly well. She also said there had been a societal shift in the perception of the role of medicine. How can this be seen and how can it be...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does, but I would like to tease it out more. However, time is against us and we have another delegate to meet. I sincerely thank Dr. Campbell. Her written submission which I welcome is very thought-provoking. I also commend her for her presentation and the responses she has given to members. I welcome Ms Karen Hall from Disability Action in the North of Ireland. I thank her for her...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Hall. We will open it up to members who would like to take the first slot.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will take Deputy Chambers, for a change.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The determination of Disability Action's policy position dates from 2010, but I want to get a sense of it. Was there a debate? Were there a variety of views?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2017)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was it a majority decision? Has that dynamic changed in any way in the intervening years?