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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 610. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the situation of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9655/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 623. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners that are currently appointed in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9082/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome everybody to the meeting. I will get down to business because a number of people are under pressure with different meetings taking place this afternoon. I hope those attending remotely can hear me. I will welcome the witnesses attending remotely shortly. People might like to check their connections. Apologies have been received from Senator Martin. If anybody wants to bring...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Excellent. I thank Ms Canning. She came in on time, which was nicely done. We now move on to Ms Keaveney, who is to make an opening statement on behalf of the Probation Service. She has three minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Mr. Ó Donnchú completes the opening round of opening submissions from all the organisations here. I thank all representatives for those. We also received their written submissions, which will form part of the report. Any group that did not come before our committee today but sent submissions in writing will also be factored into the report we will produce at the end of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Which witness would like to respond to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Ten seconds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank everyone. Deputy Costello will have an opportunity to come in again in the second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Pa Daly is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I apologise for having to cut off Ms Meally but I am conscious that a number of other witnesses want to come in. It is important that we hear from everybody. I note Ms Joyce, Ms Keaveney and a number of others have signalled. I am conscious that this is Deputy Daly's slot but I will allow a brief response from Ms Joyce.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I am mindful that Deputy Daly's time has almost expired and a number of witnesses have not yet had an opportunity to come in. With the Deputy's permission, I can allow another minute or two for other witnesses to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Ms Keaveney, Mr. Ó Donnchú and Ms Hyland have signalled. I will allow a brief comment from each of them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Keaveney, Mr. Ó Donnchú and Ms Hyland. The next speaker is Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Thank you Deputy. Are those questions directed at anyone in particular?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Pringle is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: The two Core representatives are offering to speak. I ask one or both of them to come in and I will then go to Mr. Guiney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: That is great. I thank Mr. McCarthy. He is right that it is about Dublin city but it also concerns every other large town and conurbation in the country. That point is well made. I will go to Mr. Guiney. I am conscious that he has not had a great opportunity so far to contribute and I want him to have his time as well. We have, in effect, just completed the first round of members. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Senator Ward has just come in from the Chamber. I will give him the opportunity to put his questions if he wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: Does anyone else wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Doyle and Senator Ward. That now concludes our opening round. There is an opportunity for members to come in a second time if they wish. It is not compulsory but anyone who wishes to make a second comment can do so. Senator Ruane was keen to get in again. Other members may indicate if they wish to speak.