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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Court of Appeal Appointment: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: On a point of order, is it appropriate for any Deputy on this committee not to allow somebody to answer a question? Should the Chair not take action in this matter? I was under the impression this was a two-way flow and I cannot see how we benefit-----

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: I support the Bill. I believe it is a modern, progressive proposal. I would like to see its passage take place as quickly as possible. I would find it regrettable if any efforts were made to hold up this important legislation for either party political or personal reasons. As legislators, we have a duty to the people who put us in this House to ensure that this very important legislation...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Mediation Bill 2017: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: Taking from what the Minister said and acknowledging what Deputy Wallace is attempting to do, I think we need to be careful that we are not just putting things into it literally for the sake of putting a belt and braces on something that is not necessary if it has been done in other parts of the Bill, particularly with the option that it can be done later if there is still reservation or...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: I do have a question.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: Sorry, Leas-Cheann Comhairle. This is absolutely typical of what I mean. I really mean this.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: Some Deputies get four or five questions. They get to come back and then the Leas-Cheann Comhairle adjourns them. Someone says something, on the other hand, and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle dismisses the question.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: The relevant question I want to ask is what precedent exists for appointing Attorneys General to the Bench. I would like either Minister to answer it. I want to make the point that there is no fairness in the process that is taking place here. I am the first Government backbencher to get to speak on this. We have had multiple interjections by Deputies-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: -----and it has gone all over the place. I think that is very unfair.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: If I am the only one, I withdraw the insinuation but-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: I have something to say that might anger the Leas-Cheann Comhairle but I am going to say it anyway. I am very sorry but I really believe this whole process, this version of a Star Chamber, is ludicrous.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: On a point of order-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: On a point of order, there has to be fairness in this process.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: You said there was a list. There has to be fairness in the process.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: I will pick up on some of the things that have already been raised by some colleagues. With regard to Brexit, I will make a note about inwards investment. We have had some very good and positive inward investment stories recently of companies choosing to come in so there are a lot of positive reasons to relocate to Ireland. I will not go into the details of some of the stuff we are losing...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: It will generate many interesting arguments among economists, politicians, commentators and so on. I have my reservations until I see it. It is an interesting exercise that we have engaged in, but at the end of the day GDP will still be GDP. Regardless of what we come up with, that will still be how matters are set and we will have to deal with the 26% or whatever version repeats itself in...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Colm Brophy: That is what Mr. Tutty said earlier. What type of debt level is he talking about reaching before he would switch from opposing or being neutral on borrowing to advocate that borrowing could be part of it as a member of the advisory council?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submissions (Resumed): The Environmental Pillar (31 May 2017)

Colm Brophy: I will continue on from where Deputy Lahart has finished. There are a couple of interesting things that strike me in respect of the proposals the witnesses are making. I agree with some aspects, and while they take account of the environmental side of things, they sometimes seem to miss completely the impact on communities and individuals, especially on communities or individuals who do not...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submissions (Resumed): The Environmental Pillar (31 May 2017)

Colm Brophy: At that price, it helps to place a 15 cent tax on it as a proportionate amount to influence behaviour. If a person is paying €3 or €4 for a coffee, 15 cent will not make a difference to him or her. It is the same with tin cans. People buy cans of Coke, for example, ranging from €1 for a can to €1.20. They do not care. The proportionate amount of the charge...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submissions (Resumed): The Environmental Pillar (31 May 2017)

Colm Brophy: It is not an education process. These people know full well when they pay €50. Let us suppose a householder gets three quotes. One is for €250, a second is for €350 and then another person comes in with a quote of €50. They know full well what they are doing. My apologies, Chairman, for coming back in but this is the point I was making. We created a pricing...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget Submissions (Resumed): The Environmental Pillar (31 May 2017)

Colm Brophy: I have no problem with refund schemes.