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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before bringing in Deputy Daly, I have a couple of questions myself and then we might have short, specific single points to wrap it up. Did Dr. Shannon have a specific period to address in terms of section 12? A significant part of the work references 2014. In his opening remarks he speaks also about the period going into 2015. Was there a specific period in time and was that his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Just for clarification on the cases of 31 children, does Dr. Shannon have any concerns as to their current status? Maybe he did not have the opportunity to examine whether there was any common denominator or any similarity in their respective make-up as individuals, or maybe nothing was apparent to Dr. Shannon. I do not know. Is there anything Dr. Shannon can add? Would he dismiss that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the week after next. Next week it is the Policing Authority.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In reply to an earlier question of mine, Dr. Shannon said the report was presented to the Garda Commissioner in March. Can he tell us who all the recipients of the report were?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For clarity, is it that Dr. Shannon presented his report to the Garda Commissioner and she, in turn, forwarded to the Policing Authority, rather than being sent directly by himself? He was commissioned by the Garda Commissioner to carry out the audit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Shannon for that clarification. Perhaps he would deal with Deputy Daly's questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Dr. Shannon wish to make any closing comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Shannon for his work in preparing the report. He acknowledged Cian in the Visitors Gallery and other colleagues and I thank him for that. I also thank him for his presentation and for his forthright and thoughtful responses to the questions and contributions of members. This will not be the last time that this committee will address his report and its findings and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (11 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1791. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the situation that applies when assessing the old age pension entitlement of persons that have during their lifetime spent a period of their working life in prison; if an allowance is made in calculating their entitlement to a contributory pension in view of the fact that they could neither make a paid contribution or sign...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 584. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to the six strategic priorities outlined in the comprehensive employment strategy for persons with disabilities 2015 to 2024 and the commitment in the national disability inclusion strategy 2017 to 2021, the estimated cost of implementing the strategy on an annual basis; the estimated costs associated with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 975. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to establish the facts behind the increase in registration fees set by the Health Products Regulatory Authority that came into effect as of 1 January 2017; the consultation that took place in advance of these increases; the persons or groups consulted and the date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35966/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 976. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Products Regulatory Authority has and continues to ignore those unqualified practitioners who provide dentures directly to unsuspecting persons, that is, dental technicians who should respond only to the requests of trained and qualified dentists; his plans to challenge and prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 977. To ask the Minister for Health the prevalence of endometriosis here and across the European Union, if known; the extent of knowledge and the skills set regarding endometriosis among consultants here; the location of same; the way in which treatment for the disease here compares with the excision surgery performed by a professor (details supplied) in Austria; his plans to train and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1154. To ask the Minister for Health the supports which exist by county for young adults with an intellectual disability, just turned 18 years of age, for their continuing education and development; the further supports which exist or are planned; if further resources will be supplied in budget 2018 or through another mechanism to ensure SNA supports for all in this cohort that need them; and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (13 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 1287. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to reintroduce a tenant purchase scheme to allow tenants of a specified number of years and that meet other criteria, purchase their home; when he will introduce such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33715/17]

Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin will support the Bill's passage through Second Stage. It seeks to establish a mortgage resolution office which would be empowered to put in place a mortgage resolution order designed to protect the family home in the insolvency process. As of the end of March this year, 76,422 mortgages on principal dwelling homes were in arrears and 120,894 principal dwelling house mortgage...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No apologies have been received so I expect that all members will attend. Deputy Alan Farrell has been appointed Chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs. In the event that a division is called here today we are advised that Deputy Kate O'Connell will substitute. As we are in public session, I hope Members will follow my example and switch off their phones as...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016. This is a Private Members' Bill that has been sponsored by Deputy Josepha Madigan and I welcome her here today. I also welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy David Stanton, and his official. I will invite both Deputy...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I invite Deputy Coppinger to comment, I must go through the preliminary matter of procedure. As this is a constitutional Bill we must take the Schedule first. I must read the following into the record before inviting contributions on the amendments, and then I shall invite the Minister of State to address the Bill. Is that in order, Minister of State? Yes. Before Committee Stage...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: Céim an Choiste
Twenty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that agreed? Agreed.