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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will everyone please switch off all mobile phones as they interfere with the sound recording system? The purpose of the first part of today's meeting is to consider a Government motion to exercise the right to opt in, pursuant to Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, to a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If members would like to like to make comment or ask any questions, it is open to them to do so. The committee does not have to make any decision; that is not required of us. We only notify both Houses that we have given consideration to the proposition. The decision on this matter will be taken in the Dáil Chamber and I think that debate is scheduled for this week. Am I correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The next contribution is from Deputy Fitzpatrick, his maiden contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are no other members showing that I can note. I invite the Minister to respond to members' contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Motions (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, and his officials for coming here today. Is it agreed that messages will be conveyed to both Houses of the Oireachtas that the committee has completed its consideration of this proposal? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this part of today's meeting is to discuss a range of issues related to An Garda Síochána, including the falsification of Garda breath test data, errors in relation to summonses and fixed charge notices and Dr. Jeffrey Shannon's audit of child protection. On behalf of the committee I welcome for the first time the new acting Commissioner, Mr. Dónall Ó...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the acting Garda Commissioner. I call Deputy Colm Brophy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Mr. Ó Cualáin wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Deputy Chambers try to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I must keep moving on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am withholding a comment I would have passed at this point, but others will no doubt take it up. I call Senator Frances Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Assistant Commissioner O'Driscoll. Deputy Ó Laoghaire is offering but he must be very brief as we must make progress.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Okay Deputy. I call Senator Martin Conway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let me clarify, it had not been advised and I consulted with the secretariat that if the acting Commissioner was happy to respond, as he has already addressed this issue at another committee, I was happy to let him proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Conway and call Deputy Clare Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: All right, Deputy Daly. We have been here over two hours at this point and, while members are able to leave and use the facilities whenever they wish, our witnesses cannot do the same. I will suspend for exactly five minutes to allow for a toilet break.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not think it is appropriate to force the acting Garda Commissioner to fill in the application form here at the committee. It is sufficient to note that Deputy Fitzpatrick has great confidence in Mr. Ó Cualáin, as I am sure we all do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you very much. Deputy Wallace is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Issues Relating to An Garda Síochána: Acting Garda Commissioner Dónall Ó Cualáin (4 Oct 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Deputy to try to-----