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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am very sorry but I will have no option but to suspend the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The immediate issues seems to have been resolved. We will now resume in public session. I apologise for the interruption.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank both of our guests for their very illuminating contributions. The first of the members to indicate is Deputy Wallace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I must stop Dr. McIntyre at this point. I am afraid that the Final Stage vote on the Water Services Bill is being signalled on the screen. From Deputy Daly's contribution, my understanding is that a justice and equality Bill will commence immediately on the conclusion of this vote. That will require the attendance of the greater number of our Deputies. It becomes impossible for us to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be good to be able to conclude our business. There are a number of important matters, not just relating to what Mr. McGarr and Dr. McIntyre are outlining, but even in our private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We may suspend. Is it within the witnesses' gift to take a brief coffee break?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is eight minutes from the bell. I suppose that 15 minutes would be the most reasonable position to allow for a coffee. We will suspend for 15 minutes. I thank Deputy Daly for her intervention.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will now resume in public session. Deputy Wallace was in possession.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know Deputy O'Callaghan was to speak next but would Deputy Chambers like to use this opportunity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. McIntyre and Mr. McGarr for their attendance. I am glad we have made it before 11.45 a.m. for Mr. McGarr.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I again record our appreciation. This is not the first time the witnesses have come before us. Their contributions today, opening addresses and responses have been hugely informative not only for the committee members but also, I hope, for others who may be listening. It was important that the witnesses had the opportunity to hear the earlier session. I would have liked for our guests to...

Private Rental Sector Standards: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I doubt there were many in this country who were not appalled by what they saw on last week's "RTÉ Investigates: Nightmare to Let" programme. As elected representatives, I suspect we have all been confronted by substandard housing conditions in our respective constituencies. I have dealt with cases over the years where families and individuals were living in conditions that were so...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 746. To ask the Minister for Health the accommodation options available to adults with an intellectual disability in County Cavan and its wider hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46491/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (7 Nov 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 968. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the planned roll-out of fibre broadband in County Monaghan will stop 200 m short of the Border meaning that households and businesses within that area will not have access to high speed broadband; if he will request a company (details supplied) to ensure that the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wrote to the Taoiseach on 14 July as Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality and I have not received a substantive reply in the over three months since. I was bringing to his attention a number of Private Members' Bills that are queued for address in the justice and equality committee. This is a very serious matter because it is having an impact on the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If I may conclude on this point, a Cheann Comhairle, I believe that this money message requirement is being used to undermine the passage of Private Members' Bills that have already gone through Second Stage in this Chamber and that it is a very serious matter that is having a most deleterious impact on the workings of this institution and on the public understanding of the work-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----that has been entrusted to us. Will the Taoiseach look into this matter? Will he either ensure that the money message is delivered or at least have the courtesy of providing the advice that it is not to be delivered and the reasons therefor?

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Excuse me, the correspondence is from the justice and equality committee-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and surely that structure is entitled to the courtesy of a prompt reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I invite members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound recording system. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a detailed scrutiny of the Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017 which is sponsored by Deputy Michael McGrath. The committee will be joined by Deputy Michael McGrath, as well as by representatives of the Irish Mortgage Holders...