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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Senator. When we enter private session after our guests have left, we will determine what steps the committee may wish to take. Prior to inviting Deputy Brophy to contribute, I will indicate that I will then invite Senator Craughwell, who had indicated at the outset. I hope that members will understand that I am trying to juggle members and non-members being fairly accommodated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Cead fáilte. I thank Deputy Brophy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Craughwell. I will not return to the panel because as he said, that was a statement of Senator Craughwell's position and it mirrors that of the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan. I welcome that the Deputy shone a light on the fact that we are talking in five-year terms. We are talking about more than double that in each one of their cases. It puts another veneer on the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Mr. Shanley or any of his colleagues like to take that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: All right, it is a fair point. I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have several more contributors and we are not at the end. Senator Boyhan made several other points and I ask him to remind the witnesses of them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A figure of fewer than 80 was mentioned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a degree of precedent, perhaps.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Do not bring it down that road.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to Deputy Jonathan O'Brien's question, are there others of that number that the witnesses are currently engaging with, speaking with, have met with or are aware of, rather than the speculated number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As we speak here, we are in public session and this is being televised. It would be reasonable for me to reflect to anyone at all who wishes to be in contact that he or she should do so. Is that fair enough? I would say that if there are such people watching or people who are aware of others, they should please contact Mr. Anthony Morris, Mr. Oliver Shanley and Mr. Pat Hynes so that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Pensions: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I believe I am reflecting the views of the members of the committee and visiting Members of both Houses when I say that we concur with Mr. Morris that this was an injustice. I believe that is a view that is universally shared by all our number. I thank Mr. Anthony Morris, Mr. Oliver Shanley and Mr. Pat Hynes for coming before us here this morning. I thank members of the committee for their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Services Data (11 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 270. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress which has been made in the implementation of the comprehensive employment strategy; the funding that is required to fully implement the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32066/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Support Services (11 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 727. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the level of funding allocated to the reasonable accommodation fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32079/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Bereavement Grant (11 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 730. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated annual cost of restoring the bereavement grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32123/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Reform (6 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 255. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if progress has been made on the implementation of the recommendations of the Make Work Pay for People with Disabilities report; the cost associated with its full implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31871/17]

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As has been said a number of times, there is an estimated 22,000 staff in the early childhood education and care sector in this State. Their job is an incredibly important one. Parents place their trust in them to look after and aid the development of their young children. Their worth is acknowledged by many but not by all. There is little doubt but that the Government has failed at least...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Data Protection Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Alan Farrell. I ask everyone to please switch off all mobile phones as they interfere with the sound recording system. The purpose of today's meeting is to conclude our pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Data Protection Bill 2017. We have two tranches to our sitting today. The first of those will address points to be raised. I...