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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Bergin very much for that statement. I will open the floor and go to members but before I do, I will throw the ball in myself. Mr. Grant made a comment at the end of his presentation that he hopes "this Bill does not receive the same fate as the 2013 gambling control Bill." I am afraid that is to an extent a new one on me. I was not around for that Bill; it was before my time....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: That is interesting. As I said, it was not a Bill with which I was familiar. It was before my time in these Houses. I did not realise it had such a long life and yet never got over the line. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, in particular, is committed to this Bill so let us hope it will not have a similar fate. I do not think it will. As far as the committee is concerned, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Does Dr. Reynolds wish to answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: A number of other witnesses are indicating but as the time is up, I will move on to the next speaker. They may wish to make points that are pertinent to more than one contribution when they respond in a few minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I am not sure which of the witnesses wishes to answer that. Does Dr. McAvoy want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Yes. Dr. Reynolds has about 30 seconds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Reynolds. Deputy Pringle made a suggestion that our guests may wish to send in suggestions for amendments, etc. If anybody wishes to, they are welcome to do so but please send them through the Chairman and they can then be distributed to members. Indeed, if guests have any particular suggestions on any other point that strike them after the meeting, they are welcome to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Bergin and I am familiar with Cuan Mhuire myself. We will move on to the second round of questions; Deputy Kenny had his hand up again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: That concludes our engagement with our guests. This has been a very useful session. I thank them all for attending and giving of their views. If there is anything they have neglected to mention, they are welcome to convey it to the clerk to the committee and it can be included along with their written submissions. We will produce a report on the draft Bill in due course that will take...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I am sure the Minister will be aware of the awful affliction that is Huntington's disease. It is a rare disease but in actual fact, it is all too common and extremely serious. It affects not only the individuals but their families in terms of care. As a genetic disease, it also tends to run in families. I acknowledge the work in my constituency of councillors Bernard Caldwell and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding by the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to the Defence Forces that the continuation of business as usual will leave Ireland unable to meet its desired level of military deployment overseas, weak on aid the civil power (ATCP) and aid to the civil authority (ATCA) capabilities and without a credible military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the finding made by the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to the current Army structure, that the current brigade system primarily comprises two regional administrative structures that are not deployable and do not align to international standards in terms of their strength or capabilities and are under‐staffed...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: 88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be examined and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13145/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: 191. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the situation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13208/22]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Chairman and welcome the Minister and his officials to the committee. On the pensions subhead, because I understand we are taking each subhead at a time, I flicked through the Estimates to try to find the answer to this. I am not sure where we sit in terms of the pensions. Are they defined benefit, defined contribution or both? Is there a spectrum depending the ages of exit...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Is that a defined benefit pool, a defined contribution pool or both?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Is it paid out of current funding?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: Is there any intention to ring-fence funding that will be in place under investment to be paid out each year? Will it be paid out of current expenditure for the foreseeable future?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

James Lawless: This touches on Deputy Stanton's question. In terms of a headcount of 9,500 in the Permanent Defence Force, PDF, I tabled a parliamentary question in the Chamber about this recently, although I do not think it was reached in the end, in terms of how the Estimates see the 9,500 playing forward. Is it 10,000 or 10,500? Where does the figure of 9,500 land when the Estimates are factored in in...