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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will now resume in public session. I welcome Professor Penney Lewis, professor of law and co-director of the Centre of Medical Law and Ethics at King's College London and thank her for travelling to be with us today. The format of the meeting is that Professor Lewis will be invited to make an opening statement, to be followed by a questions and answers session with committee members. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Professor Lewis for that and will now open up the floor to members. The first to indicate was Deputy Jack Chambers. I notice Deputy Clare Daly is down as Deputy Jim Daly. Which is very -----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will let it sit. I call Deputy Jack Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was a reference to legislation. I must clarify this for new Members of the Thirty-second Dáil and the current Seanad. The Bill to which we referred in the first section never got to Second Stage. There is no record of debate. It was just moved through First Stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That was just a prompt, because members might otherwise go looking for a debate. The debate never happened.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would make a couple of points on the basis of the earlier engagement. Dr. McQuillan made a number of points, including in her opening address. In the statement she submitted to the committee, she stated, "The acceptance of assisted suicide and euthanasia could lead to an under investment in palliative care research and service delivery, as assisted suicide and euthanasia may be promoted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not certain of that. Dr. McQuillan was making a point that there had been statistics released that €X had been saved as a consequence of the introduction, which, in my view, would be tasteless. I wonder could Professor Lewis comment on that and can she give us any sense of any evidence in terms of the other experiences. Finally, there is also a comment in the statement Dr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Right to Die with Dignity: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Professor Lewis not just for her responses but also for her engagement with the committee, which as, Deputy Clare Daly said, has been very useful and informative. Combined with the earlier engagement, it has been a good start to the process we have set in train. I wish the professor a safe journey home. The joint committee will suspend for one minute before going into private...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the further Revised Estimate for 2017 in respect of Vote 24 - Justice and Equality. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and his officials to the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that members should not comment on, criticise or make charges...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I open the floor to those members with questions.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: By all means, if the material is circulated to the clerk it will be distributed to members. Are there any other questions?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised) (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No other members are indicating so we will conclude. I thank the Minister and his officials for assisting the committee with our consideration of the further Revised Estimate.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (22 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 Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reform (22 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 127. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to remove the primary responsibility for security from the remit of the office of the Garda Commissioner and An Garda Síochána; the engagements there have been with senior Garda officers on such a proposal and by whom; the alternative structure envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 164. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Louth will receive a hospital appointment. [48615/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to ask a couple of questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does this new committee complement the role of the existing national security committee or is it replacing it? While there has been, probably understandably, the need for confidentiality in respect of the work of the national security committee, last week the Taoiseach, as Deputy Martin has referenced, tweeted a picture of those present at a meeting of the Cabinet committee. Surely this is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach answer some of the questions?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can I ask a supplementary question because I received no reply from the Taoiseach?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are a number of critical things to be done.