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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: Yes. I hope I am facing the right way.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: Apologies.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I will lean in and speak a bit louder. One of the purposes of pre-legislative scrutiny is to ensure that we hear the voice of everyone who can contribute meaningfully to the creation of the legislation. What consultation has the Minister had with survivor groups and family groups before this? To reflect what Deputy Murnane O'Connor said, there is a need to be able to progress this as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: No, but I may have to leave to attend a meeting of the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I will pick up on Ms Denning's comment that the aim of the courts is to treat everyone equally. While that is an understandable goal, and I understand where Ms Denning is coming from, it needs to be acknowledged that not everyone's needs are equal. To treat everyone equally risks excluding certain groups which may have extra needs. I appreciate that was not Ms Denning's intention but it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I will chase up the OPW about its skills and experience. On the family courts, Pavee Point produced excellent leaflets for people who are non-literate in relation to barring orders, protection orders and domestic violence. As well as plain English, the Courts Service needs to consider people who are non-literate. I ask the NDA to give a brief input on that. I have a couple more questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I am conscious of the description of Covid as a massive experiment. This applies to many areas, not just the Courts Service. I am curious about the results of the experiment. My question is for both representatives from the Bar Council. I would like to hear their experiences of the impact of the changes under Covid and of virtual hearings on the administration of justice. I would like to...

Ombudsman for Children's Initiative on Eliminating Child Poverty and Child Homelessness: Statements (23 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I thank the Minister. This is a matter that the Minister and I have spoken about at times before. I do not doubt his sincerity and commitment to addressing this issue. I am pleased to see there are commitments in the programme for Government on the difficult issue of child poverty. There has been work across government to address the issue of food poverty to ensure no child goes hungry....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department has made to further the availability of ASD education in Dublin 8. [45689/21]

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: Like previous speakers, I agree that this is a welcome Bill in terms of its reform of Garda structures. Many Members have spoken about the lack of community gardaí and the lack of gardaí on the ground in general. The Dublin metropolitan region has made a lot of strides over the years towards small-area policing. This needs proper resources and more community gardaí....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Patent Applications (22 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current approximate wait time for first-time passport applicants to receive their passport; and when his Department estimates the wait time will return to its pre-pandemic duration. [45328/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: This is a difficult subject because it is a very difficult, layered and multifaceted problem. I have been contacted in recent days by residents of the Oliver Bond flats complex, just down the road from here in the south-west inner city. They are concerned about the ongoing drug-dealing in the community and the intimidation and lawlessness that goes with it. There is huge concern and anger...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I thank the Minister of State for that response. Estate management is a much more difficult task when an estate is not receiving the funding or support it needs. It is a much more difficult task when the estate is facing an uphill struggle in terms of disadvantage. The Robert Emmet CDP, which the Minister of State mentioned, is doing excellent work. Some of the excellent work it is doing...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: 419. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider making it mandatory for all crèches to undergo inspection from Tusla upon their opening and to have regular inspections taking place once operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44438/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: On the issue of data retention, the Court of Justice of the European Union is dealing with a case at present that may influence all of that. I am conscious of the various codes of practice that are required under different parts of the legislation. The Bill states: "In addition to the consultations undertaken [with certain named persons] the Commissioner may consult with any other person or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: I thank the Chairman. I want to continue some of my questions to the Department about elements of the drafting that I am concerned are unnecessarily broad and concerns about a lack of safeguards. Head 5(1) sets up that the use of the recording will be in areas where gardaí are legally permitted to be, where they are authorised by law or where they are expressly invited or impliedly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: As I said, the difference between public spaces and private spaces is addressed in head 5. It would, therefore, seem that there is a text that can be used for head 9. It is not just the issue of the time with regard to head 15. It is the urgency test. The Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Act 2012 sets up three criteria: a member of An Garda Síochána must not be below the rank...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Sep 2021)

Patrick Costello: 20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the commencement date of the feed-in tariff scheme for the national grid. [43479/21]